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Beyond the standard perks, there are many other, lesser-known benefits available under the Amazon Prime membership program.  ( 13 min )

Understand the current contribution limits for designated Roth 401(k) accounts, including additional allowable payments for those nearing retirement.  ( 16 min )

Guerrilla marketing is the use of novel or unexpected marketing and promotional techniques by a brand or business.  ( 18 min )

Fair value can refer to the agreed price between buyer and seller or the estimated worth of assets and liabilities.  ( 20 min )

The three-year rule refers to Section 2035 of the U.S. tax code. Discover more about the three-year rule here.  ( 16 min )

Here's how to maximize the Social Security benefits you receive and minimize the taxes you pay on them.  ( 21 min )

The massive Baby Boomer generation is now retiring in droves. Will they bankrupt the Social Security system?  ( 17 min )

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Ticket to Work Program helps people receiving Social Security Disability Insurance return to work without risking benefits.  ( 20 min )

Markets remain volatile as 2023 gets into full swing, with a strong two-week gain followed by several days of losses. The headwinds remain the obvious: inflation, though moderating, remains high, and the Federal Reserve remains committed to battling the surge in prices, even at risk of a recession. On the other hand, stocks found support from a general improvement in sentiment, as investors believe that the downward trend in inflation rates may be here to stay. So the market landscape presents s  ( 48 min )

The company’s stock fell after the Nasdaq delisting warning.  ( 24 min )

The U.S.-listed shares of Ericsson sank 4.4% toward a 10-week low in premarket trading Friday, after the Sweden-based telecommunications equipment and...  ( 23 min )

You won’t even owe him a penny for his thoughts.  ( 48 min )

Our call of the day from TheoTrade's Professor Jeff Bierman warns that the next group of stocks to come under pressure will be consumer staples.  ( 27 min )

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives conducted a survey of electric-vehicle buyers in China. Tesla investors will like what he found.  ( 23 min )

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The crypto lender, a subsidiary of billionaire Barry Silbert's crypto empire, has filed for bankruptcy after weeks of speculation.  ( 11 min )

The company's lending arms are the latest casualties of a meltdown in digital assets over the past year. And the saga is not over.  ( 23 min )

U.S. stock futures were mixed ahead of the open Friday.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Schlumberger Ltd. edged up 0.2% in premarket trading Friday, even after the oil services company reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue that...  ( 23 min )

Genius Group Ltd. stock rallied another 52% in premarket trade Friday, extending its prior-day gains after the Singapore-based education company announced it...  ( 23 min )

When GE finishes its split into three firms, GE Aerospace will become a Cincinnati-headquartered public company.  ( 19 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials, heartened by an inflation slowdown, are poised to slow the pace of their interest-rate hikes for a second straight meeting and debate how much more they need to tighten to get prices under control.Most Read from BloombergMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesGoogle to Cut 12,000 Jobs in 6% Slash to Global WorkforceNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationHolmes Should Be in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Estate, US SaysTre  ( 49 min )

Alphabet plans to eliminate roughly 12,000 jobs, reducing its staff by 6%. Netflix rises after the streaming giant posts better-than-expected fourth-quarter subscriber growth.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Billionaire investor Ryan Cohen’s efforts in pushing Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to buy back more shares may face challenges. Most Read from BloombergMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesGoogle to Cut 12,000 Jobs in 6% Slash to Global WorkforceNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationHolmes Should Be in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Estate, US SaysTreasury Taps Retirement Funds to Avoid Breaching US Debt LimitAlibaba bought $7.3 billion of its US-l  ( 48 min )

What to know in markets on Friday, January 20, 2023.  ( 48 min )

If your plan offers the option and you make enough to afford it, you can maximize your tax-free growth.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Going soft on inflation will plunge economies back into the recessionary depths of the 1970s and have “adverse effect on working people everywhere,” former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warned.Most Read from BloombergMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationTreasury Taps Retirement Funds to Avoid Breaching US Debt LimitHolmes Should Be in Prison, Not $13,000-a-Month Estate, US SaysBiden Revives Housing  ( 48 min )

The semiconductor chip industry presents investors with a difficult landscape to navigate. A combination of strong headwinds and economic-structural supports are buffeting the industry in contradictory directions, and for at least the near-term the best investment choices aren’t necessarily clear. Take the headwinds first. Some of the strongest revolve around China, the world’s second-largest economy and a major consumer of semiconductor chips. The country was under strict anti-COVID lockdown po  ( 51 min )

The telecoms company said margins in its key network unit were being hit by reduced spending from North American customers.  ( 23 min )

The Swedish telecommunications-equipment company said weak trends for its key networks unit in the fourth quarter would continue at least during the first...  ( 23 min )

The company was battered by the fall of Three Arrows Capital and FTX and is under fire from the SEC.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Volatility in the euro has calmed down after a tumultuous 2022, sliding at the fastest pace ever. That’s leading some currency players to think it’s worth starting to bet on greater swings.Most Read from BloombergMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationTreasury Taps Retirement Funds to Avoid Breaching US Debt LimitBiden Revives Housing Rule That Trump Derided as ‘Abolishing the Suburbs’Holmes Should Be in Pr  ( 48 min )

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To stave off any hostile takeover bids, on Tuesday Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) announced it has gulped down what is referred to as the "poison pill." The used car dealer put into action a tax asset preservation plan intended to safeguard long-term shareholder value by conserving the availability of the company's net operating losses (NOLs). NOLs enable businesses to rollover losses from one year and subtract them from future years' profits to reduce their taxable income. The company said its ability to  ( 47 min )

Buy cheap? Even in the stock market, buyers like to find a bargain. Defining a bargain, however, can be tricky. There’s a stigma that gets attached to low stock prices, based on the reality that most stocks don’t fall without a reason. And those reasons are usually rooted in some facet of poor company performance. But not always, and that’s why finding stock bargains can be tricky. There are plenty of low-priced equities out there with sound fundamentals and solid future prospects, and these opt  ( 49 min )

Omdat China's economie weer opengaat na de strenge coronamaatregelen, kan de inflatie in Europa weer toenemen. Dat heeft ECB-president Christine Lagarde vrijdag gezegd tijdens het World Economic Forum in Davos.  ( 3 min )

De onlangs failliet verklaarde medicijnenfabriek InnoGenerics kan toch een doorstart maken. Dat meldt de curator die is aangesteld om het faillissement te begeleiden. De vrees bestond dat Nederland voor zijn medicijnen te afhankelijk zou worden van het buitenland.  ( 3 min )

Google-moederbedrijf Alphabet gaat wereldwijd twaalfduizend banen schrappen, meldt persbureau Bloomberg vrijdag. Dat aantal staat gelijk aan ongeveer 6 procent van het personeel. De meeste ontslagen vallen op de verkoop- en marketingafdelingen in de Verenigde Staten en het Verenigd Koninkrijk.  ( 3 min )

Elke week geeft NU.nl een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het verbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

Verdienen aan het terugleveren van stroom die je met zonnepanelen opwekt wordt door de afbouw van de salderingsregeling aan banden gelegd. Is het opslaan van die stroom in een thuisaccu dan een goed idee?  ( 4 min )

Oproepen van Rijkswaterstaat om thuis te werken vanwege slechte weersomstandigheden hebben weinig effect. Veel werknemers hebben namelijk duidelijke afspraken gemaakt over welke dagen van de week ze op kantoor zijn.  ( 3 min )

De Amerikaanse staatsschuld is zo ver opgelopen dat het land zonder noodmaatregelen binnenkort in betalingsproblemen komt. De VS mag volgens eigen wetten niet meer dan 31,4 biljoen dollar (bijna 29 biljoen euro) aan staatsschuld hebben, maar het land bereikt een dezer dagen dat plafond of heeft dat wellicht al aangetikt.  ( 4 min )

Ryanair heeft ten onrechte de indruk gewekt dat passagiers groener konden vliegen met de budgetmaatschappij. Dat concludeert de Nederlandse Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM) na onderzoek naar duurzaamheidsclaims door luchtvaartmaatschappijen. Het Ierse concern past de uitingen over CO2-compensatie aan.  ( 3 min )

Het Amerikaanse Genesis, dat geld leent aan cryptobedrijven, heeft een gedeeltelijk faillissement aangevraagd. Het bedrijf heeft zo'n 3 miljard dollar (2,77 miljard euro) schuld. Het grootste cryptoplatform van Nederland, Bitvavo, krijgt nog 280 miljoen euro van de Amerikanen.  ( 3 min )

Netflix heeft in het vierde kwartaal bijna 7,7 miljoen nieuwe abonnees verwelkomd. Dat zijn er fors meer dan de 4,5 miljoen die het bedrijf zelf had voorspeld. De streamingdienst profiteerde van onder meer de horrorcomedy Wednesday, de documentaireserie Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story en de docureeks Harry & Meghan.  ( 3 min )

Het consumentenvertrouwen is deze maand wat minder laag dan in voorgaande maanden. Vooral over de toekomst somberen we iets minder, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. Zo zijn Nederlanders bijvoorbeeld wat minder negatief over de eigen financiële situatie dan in de laatste maanden van vorig jaar.  ( 3 min )

Vanwege een stakingsoproep van vakbond FNV en CNV gaan buschauffeurs, trambestuurders en machinisten in het openbare streekvervoer vrijdag voor de tweede achtereenvolgende dag staken. De vereniging werkgevers openbaar vervoer (VWOV) verwacht hetzelfde beeld als donderdag: een staking met grote regionale verschillen.  ( 4 min )

We krijgen met nog meer stakingen te maken nu steeds meer werknemers bereid zijn actie te voeren voor een hoger loon. Zij eisen compensatie voor de torenhoge inflatie en hopen daarmee hun koopkracht te behouden. Dat blijkt uit een rondgang van NU.nl langs werkgevers en vakbonden.  ( 5 min )

Alle wetten, convenanten en mooie woorden ten spijt is het aandeel vrouwen aan de absolute top van beursgenoteerde bedrijven nog steeds klein. Dat blijkt uit een inventarisatie van NU.nl van de vijftig CEO's van de grootste en middelgrote beursbedrijven.  ( 5 min )

Shares of Netflix rose in extended trading after the streaming giant reported stronger-than-expected subscriber growth. The company also announced co-founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings is stepping down. He will be replaced by COO Greg Peters.  ( 1 min )

Cathie Wood has some thoughts about what might truly light a fire under those hoping to place optimistic long bets on equities.  ( 26 min )

The low price Shell plans to pay for Volta apparently has investors concerned about its rivals' valuations.  ( 15 min )

Agencies in El Dorado and Placer counties have sued Pacific Gas & Electric Co. over the Mosquito Fire, which burned 120 square miles last September and October in and around Foresthill and Georgetown.  ( 14 min )

Stocks moving in after hours: Netflix, Nordstrom, Bed Bath & Beyond  ( 46 min )

JPMorgan's board heeded an outcry from shareholders about Chairman and Chief Executive Jamie Dimon's compensation.  ( 24 min )

The U.S. hit the $31 trillion debt ceiling. What happens now and 3 ways this can impact your wallet.  ( 47 min )

Selling stock carried the company since its IPO in 2017.  ( 14 min )

Decliners outpace winners, but strength in energy stocks buoys two big holdings.  ( 11 min )

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Troubled home-goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. on Thursday said it received a notice from Nasdaq saying the chain was not in compliance with...  ( 23 min )

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The severance packages offered by large tech companies to its employees vary.  ( 12 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Market watchers on Wall Street attribute this week’s stock selloff to the insidious threat of recession. Yet derivatives traders see a less ominous foe: the mass expiration of options on Friday — the biggest January event in a decade.Most Read from BloombergMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationTreasury Taps Retirement Funds to Avoid Breaching US Debt LimitBiden Revives Housing Rule That Trump Derided as ‘  ( 47 min )

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Costco Wholesale Corp. said Thursday that its board of directors has reauthorized a stock buyback program of up to $4 billion. The program expires in January...  ( 22 min )

First Horizon has reported its fourth quarter results, in what could be the last time it caps a fiscal year as a stand-alone company.  ( 16 min )

Texas Instruments on Thursday said that its board had chosen 24-year company veteran Haviv Ilan as its new chief executive and president, starting April 1....  ( 22 min )

"While it’s still early days for ads and we have lots to do (in particular better targeting and measurement), we are pleased with our progress to date," Netflix said.  ( 12 min )

Netflix reported fourth quarter financial results after the bell on Thursday — here's what to know.  ( 47 min )

UBS analyst Eliana Merle upgraded shares of the biotech to Buy from Neutral.  ( 23 min )

One of the best things about real estate investment trusts (REITs) is the diversity of property types, which allows investors to choose subindustries as well as the ability to choose an investment based on its dividend income or recent momentum. Some income investors buy REITs strictly for high-yielding dividends. Other REIT investors look for ongoing growth. But every once in a while, it’s possible to get both. Take a look at three distinct REITs with dividend yields above 8%. Each underperform  ( 47 min )

Options on Netflix Inc.’s stock are priced for a near-double digit move on Friday, following the streaming video company reports fourth-quarter results which...  ( 23 min )

“I think all that's been a waste of time and why you guys waste any breath on it is totally beyond me,” Dimon told CNBC on Thursday. “Bitcoin itself is a hyped up fraud. It’s a pet rock.”  ( 46 min )

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Are you prepared for “extraordinary measures”?  ( 49 min )

Singapore-based Genius Group, which aims to educate entrepreneurs, went public in 2002. Then things got weird.  ( 26 min )

The warehouse club has been accused of 'false and deceptive' advertising.  ( 12 min )

'The past 20-something years were nothing short of rough'  ( 27 min )

When former Fed Chair Paul Volcker hiked interest rates to quash inflation in the early 80s, a recession and disinflation followed. Jefferies sees a similar fate for the economy this year.  ( 48 min )

Amarin Corporation Plc (NASDAQ: AMRN) reacted to its largest shareholder, Sarissa Capital Management, which said Amarin's recent board refreshment put "no shareholder representatives on the board." Sarissa said in its statement Wednesday that Amarin "has repeatedly overpromised and underdelivered," with the European launch being delayed and reimbursement in Germany appearing to be imperiled. Amarin described Sarissa's published statement as "inaccurate and misleading." The drugmaker said its boa  ( 46 min )

Tesla stock’s recent decline has reached attractive levels and it’s time for investors to start positioning for a upswing, Piper Sandler argued in a recent note to clients.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Treasury Department is beginning the use of special measures to avoid a US payments default, after the federal debt limit was reached Thursday.Most Read from BloombergNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationCrypto Firm Genesis Is Preparing to File for BankruptcyUsain Bolt Lost $12 Million in Savings to a ScamAmazon Kicks Off Round of Job Cuts Affecting 18,000 PeopleMicrosoft Cuts Include Game Divisions Behind Halo, StarfieldThe department is altering inves  ( 47 min )

Brinkmanship between Donald Trump's Freedom Caucus and moderates in Congress over an impending default by the U.S. government could drive up borrowing costs for the average American.  ( 47 min )

More U.S. adults said their monthly expenses exceeded their monthly income in December, according to a report released this week.  ( 25 min )

An Indian drugmaker will buy Lexington's Concert Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNCE) in a cash deal valued at an initial $576 million, the two companies announced Thursday.  ( 15 min )

Are the markets heading up or down? Frankly nobody knows, with some experts saying the next leg is down again and others calling for further upside. Finding the solution to this conundrum, one financial prognosticator thinks the markets will do both. Wells Fargo's head of equity strategy Chris Harvey thinks the S&P 500 could reach 4,200 this year, but not before it posts a decline from current levels to around 3,400. That’s a 15% drop, but from there it will swing 20% higher. Harvey’s outlook is  ( 49 min )

P&G's sloppy balance sheet is still moving in the wrong direction.  ( 18 min )

Apart from sales, Wall Street projections for Tesla are all coming down after the electric-vehicle giant cut prices for its vehicles in the U.S. and overseas.  ( 22 min )

The window to snag a $7,500 credit may be closing fast, though leasing may be a loophole in the new tax rules. How to navigate the obstacles.  ( 23 min )

This collection of 8 investments spans multiple asset classes and performed well in all environments over the past 50 years.  ( 26 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- While Tesla Inc.’s epic stock-price collapse dominated headlines over the past year, for some smaller electric-vehicle companies the rout has been even worse, a sign that investors see few attractive alternatives in the sector.Most Read from BloombergNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationCrypto Firm Genesis Is Preparing to File for BankruptcyUsain Bolt Lost $12 Million in Savings to a ScamAmazon Kicks Off Round of Job Cuts Affecting 18,000 PeopleMicrosoft Cu  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- American Lithium Corp.’s stock is experiencing a dramatic revival following its new US listing and a promise to update investors on its much anticipated Nevada project.Most Read from BloombergMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationTreasury Taps Retirement Funds to Avoid Breaching US Debt LimitCrypto Firm Genesis Is Preparing to File for BankruptcyBiden Revives Housing Rule That Trump Derided as ‘Abolishing  ( 46 min )

Shares of Albertsons Companies Inc. jumped 2.0% in premarket trading Thursday, to buck the selloff in the broader market, after the grocery chain, which has...  ( 23 min )

Chairman and CEO of JP Morgan Chase Jamie Dimon shared his thoughts about crypto and bitcoin on CNBC's Squawk Box on Thursday morning.  ( 24 min )

Finally, some good news.  ( 47 min )

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Procter & Gamble posted second-quarter net sales of $20.8 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.59.  ( 22 min )

The tech giant is set to report revenue of around $120.6 billion for the first quarter, down from $123.9 billion the prior year, according to analysts' estimates.  ( 23 min )

U.S. stock futures moved lower ahead of the open Thursday as investors braced for tech earnings and economic data and digested the latest Fedspeak.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chile, Latin America’s stand-out economy for the better part of 50 years and a darling of Wall Street, is in many ways facing an existential moment.Most Read from BloombergNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationCrypto Firm Genesis Is Preparing to File for BankruptcyUsain Bolt Lost $12 Million in Savings to a ScamMicrosoft Cuts Include Game Divisions Behind Halo, StarfieldAmazon Kicks Off Round of Job Cuts Affecting 18,000 PeopleIts Milton Friedman-inspired co  ( 49 min )

The bailout by the Federal Home Loan Bank has critics questioning whether the government-backed enterprise has lost its way.  ( 49 min )

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. said Thursday it is proposing to offer $500 million of senior secured bonds that mature in 2028 in a private offering....  ( 22 min )

A technical signal that has portended previous turning points for the U.S. stock market just arrived for the first time in nearly three years, according to...  ( 25 min )

Oil prices lose ground Thursday after industry data point to a large jump in U.S. crude inventories  ( 24 min )

Truist Financial Corp.'s profits climbed 5.6% year over year for the fourth quarter, a reflection of its post-merger progress.  ( 15 min )

Genius Group Ltd an edtech and education group, said Thursday it has appointed Timothy Murphy to lead a task force investigating alleged illegal trading in...  ( 23 min )

Shares of Procter & Gamble Co. dropped 1.2% in premarket trading Thursday, after the branded consumer goods company reported fiscal second-quarter profit...  ( 23 min )

Low performers don't get to work remotely, CEO Jane Fraser said at Davos.  ( 47 min )

Alcoa slumps after a 20% drop in quarterly revenue; Netflix and Procter & Gamble report quarterly earnings Thursday.  ( 22 min )

Our call of the day from Jefferiessays investors should start thinking about deflation, guided by what happened in the good old 1980s.  ( 25 min )

Investors will be eager to hear updates on the company's nascent ad business --and on the crackdown on password sharing.  ( 22 min )

The pool of tech talent isn't as deep as it seems, says EY CEO Carmine Di Sibio. So what's happening with the thousands of laid off tech workers?  ( 47 min )

Don't make the same mistake as Zillow when you try to price a home.  ( 48 min )

A dire warning on the debt ceiling from top economist Nouriel Roubini on the sidelines of the Word Economic Forum.  ( 47 min )

What to know in markets on Thursday, January 19, 2023.  ( 48 min )

Stock futures lower as Fed hawks, recession worries weigh; Housing starts in focus as mortgage rates extend slide; Procter & Gamble earnings on deck with price hikes in focus; American Airlines looks to follow rival carriers with solid Q4 earnings and Bed Bath & Beyond edges higher despite renewed bankruptcy risk.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Treasuries rallied and equities were muted as growing signs of a global economic slowdown raised investor concern that the start-of-the-year rally in risk assets may have gone too far.Most Read from BloombergNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationCrypto Firm Genesis Is Preparing to File for BankruptcyAmazon Kicks Off Round of Job Cuts Affecting 18,000 PeopleApple Delays AR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality HeadsetMicrosoft Cuts Include Game Divisions Behin  ( 48 min )

Founder and former chief executive of FTX U.S., Sam Bankman-Fried, has rejected claims by the company’s current leadership made in a presentation on Tuesday that the team has only recovered US$181 million worth of funds from the exchange.  ( 46 min )

Investors will be eager to hear updates on the company's nascent ad business --and on the crackdown on password sharing.  ( 22 min )

The U.S. officially hit its debt ceiling of $31.38 trillion Thursday, which prompted the Treasury Department to use "extraordinary measures" to avoid defaulting on the national debt.  ( 47 min )

The window to snag a $7,500 credit may be closing fast, though leasing may be a loophole in the new tax rules. How to navigate the obstacles.  ( 23 min )

After a flurry of complaints about missing funds on social media, Bank of America said "there was a delay in posting Zelle transactions" that has now been resolved.  ( 46 min )

P&G can be expected to beat second-quarter earnings expectations, but the decline in volume will likely accelerate as prices keep rising.  ( 25 min )

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The plane maker's stock is up more than 70% in under four months as it ramps up deliveries in the wake of prolonged and costly groundings.  ( 12 min )

Shares of Netflix rose in extended trading after the streaming giant reported stronger-than-expected subscriber growth. The company also announced co-founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings is stepping down. He will be replaced by COO Greg Peters.  ( 10 min )

U.S. stock indexes moved lower on Thursday, Jan. 19, on concerns about growth and inflation, although positive earnings boosted regional bank shares.  ( 10 min )

Federal Reserve officials, reiterating their commitment to slashing inflation, maintain that the central bank will push interest rates past 5%.  ( 12 min )

The United States now needs to take extraordinary measures to avoid default says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. If the debt ceiling isn't raised, these will no longer be enough and economic catastrophe may follow.  ( 10 min )

The tax reform enacted at the end of 2017 will have a far-reaching impact on many areas of tax and financial planning.  ( 16 min )

To determine whether municipal bonds are a better investment than taxable bonds or CDs, investors should look at the tax-equivalent yield.  ( 16 min )

Learn how a flexible spending account works and why using one can help you beat the high cost of healthcare.  ( 17 min )

GE's recently completed spinoff of its healthcare business brings it closer to only running its core aviation business.  ( 11 min )

Throughout history, gold has held its value against paper currencies. Learn how it can help offset market risks.  ( 18 min )

While student loan debt is a burden for all borrowers, gendered wage gaps and other factors cause some to have a harder time than others.  ( 25 min )

A student credit card can help you build a good credit history and a good credit score while you're still in college. Learn about the pros and cons.  ( 16 min )

We publish the work of so many writers, photographers, and illustrators, but few are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). We will change that.  ( 9 min )

An insurance trust (ILIT) is an irrevocable trust set up with a life insurance policy as the asset, allowing the grantor to exempt assets from a taxable estate.  ( 17 min )

Cryptocurrency news provider CoinDesk confirmed it's looking at options for a sale as parent company DCG faces increasing financial strain.  ( 12 min )

A health savings account (HSA) is a good deal for almost anyone who wants to save on taxes and healthcare costs. Here's how it works.  ( 23 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have dropped again, with a double-digit decline that's taken the average to its lowest point in more than four months.  ( 11 min )

A sin tax is a tax on goods and services deemed harmful to society, such as tobacco, alcohol, and gambling. Read how much states make from sin taxes.  ( 21 min )

Learn which types of income are not taxable, including disability payments, financial gifts, inheritances, some home sale profits, and more.  ( 19 min )

American Express' Gold and Platinum cards offer different benefits and have different fees. Learn more about the similarities and differences between these two credit cards.  ( 16 min )

Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) is a measure of consumer spending, and includes all goods and services bought by U.S. households. Learn more about PCE and how it's used.  ( 20 min )

The golden rule, as it pertains to government spending, provides that a government may borrow only to invest, not to finance current spending.  ( 16 min )

The 2011 U.S. Debt Ceiling Crisis was a contentious debate on the borrowing limit of the United States government in July 2011.  ( 14 min )

Streaming giant Netflix will release its fourth quarter results after markets close today, and is expected to report its slowest revenue growth on record as its new ad-supported streaming tier struggles to gain traction.  ( 11 min )

Homeownership is harder than ever to achieve. Can you leverage your home equity to help your kids become homeowners?  ( 17 min )

Here is a short guide to the tax implication of trading, transacting, and investing in Bitcoin.  ( 19 min )

CDs count toward estate taxes, whether they have a TOD beneficiary or not  ( 16 min )

U.S. stock indexes moved lower on Thursday, Jan. 19, on concerns about growth and inflation, although positive earnings boosted regional bank shares.  ( 1 min )

Major U.S. stock indexes declined on Wednesday, Jan. 18, with falling retail sales and job cuts raising concerns about economic growth.  ( 1 min )

Het verplichte eigen risico voor een medisch-specialistische behandeling gaat in 2025 omlaag naar 150 euro per behandeling. Nu zijn patiënten vaak in één klap 385 euro kwijt: het huidige verplichte eigen risico. Vrijdag bleek al dat het bedrag omlaag zou gaan. Maar wanneer dat zou gebeuren, was nog niet bekend.  ( 5 min )

Vanwege een stakingsoproep van vakbond FNV en CNV gaan buschauffeurs, trambestuurders en machinisten in het openbare streekvervoer morgen voor de tweede achtereenvolgende dag staken. De vereniging werkgevers openbaar vervoer (VWOV) verwacht vrijdag hetzelfde beeld als vandaag: een staking met grote regionale verschillen.  ( 4 min )

Het verplichte eigen risico bij een medische behandeling gaat in 2025 omlaag naar 150 euro per behandeling. Nu zijn patiënten vaak in een klap 385 euro kwijt; het huidige maximum aan verplicht eigen risico. Vrijdag bleek al dat het bedrag omlaag zou gaan in de toekomst, maar was nog niet bekend per wanneer. Ook ontbraken details nog.  ( 5 min )

Door een stakingsoproep van vakbond FNV en CNV aan buschauffeurs, trambestuurders en machinisten van regionale vervoerders, wordt er morgen voor de tweede achtereenvolgende dag gestaakt in het openbaar vervoer. De vereniging werkgevers openbaar vervoer (VWOV) verwacht morgen hetzelfde beeld als vandaag: een staking met grote regionale verschillen.  ( 4 min )

Voor 1 november 2022 moesten de gasopslagen in de Europese Unie voor 80 procent gevuld zijn om de winter 'veilig' door te komen. Dat doel werd in september al bereikt. Inmiddels zijn we een paar maanden verder. Hoe staat het nu met de gasvoorraden in Nederland en de EU?  ( 3 min )

De staking van vrachtwagenchauffeurs van PostNL heeft nauwelijks gevolgen voor de bezorging van pakketjes. Momenteel hebben 20 van de in totaal 850 chauffeurs het werk neergelegd. "Dit heeft een hele beperkte impact op de bezorging", zegt een woordvoerder van het postbedrijf.  ( 3 min )

Tienduizenden Fransen zijn donderdag na een stakingsoproep van de vakbonden de straat opgegaan. Ze demonstreren tegen prijsverhogingen en de onpopulaire plannen van president Emmanuel Macron om de pensioensleeftijd te verhogen van 62 naar 64 jaar. De politie heeft traangas ingezet tegen de betogers.  ( 4 min )

Werken bij banken en investeringsmaatschappijen loont de moeite, blijkt uit cijfers over veelverdieners in de Europese Unie. Bijna tweeduizend medewerkers verdienden in 2021 meer dan 1 miljoen euro. Een enkeling kwam zelfs boven de 10 miljoen uit. Dat blijkt uit een overzicht van de European Banking Authority (EBA).  ( 4 min )

De Europese Centrale Bank (ECB) blijft de rente verhogen zolang de inflatie nog niet is teruggezakt naar 2 procent. Dat heeft ECB-president Christine Lagarde donderdag gezegd tijdens het World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.  ( 3 min )

De Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) heeft Shark77 Limited een boete van 900.000 euro opgelegd. Het online casino had zonder vergunning spelers in Nederland toegang gegeven tot kansspelen. Dat is niet toegestaan.  ( 3 min )

Duitsland is voor zijn energievoorziening niet meer afhankelijk van import uit Rusland. Dat zei de Duitse minister van Financiën Christian Lindner tegen de BBC.  ( 2 min )

Zo'n 70 procent van de huishoudens heeft voordeel van het prijsplafond dat sinds 1 januari van kracht is. Het gaat om ruim zes miljoen huishoudens, meldt uitvoeringsdienst RVO donderdag. De overige Nederlanders profiteren niet, doordat hun tarieven voor gas en stroom lager zijn dan de maxima van het prijsplafond.  ( 3 min )

Hoewel de huizenprijzen inmiddels dalen, zien huiseigenaren dat nog niet terug op de WOZ-bepaling die deze periode op de mat valt. Die is gemiddeld nog 17 procent hoger, laat de Waarderingskamer die daarover gaat weten.  ( 3 min )

Zo'n 70 procent van de huishoudens heeft voordeel van het prijsplafond dat sinds 1 januari van kracht is. Het gaat om ruim zes miljoen huishoudens, meldt uitvoeringsdienst RVO donderdag. De overige Nederlanders profiteren niet, doordat hun tarieven voor gas en stroom lager zijn dan de maxima van het prijsplafond.  ( 3 min )

Joost van Doesburg, die campagneleider Schiphol was bij vakbond FNV, verruilt die baan voor de positie van directeur vracht bij de luchthaven. Dat heeft Schiphol bekendgemaakt.  ( 3 min )

Cryptobedrijf Genesis vraagt nog deze week een faillissement aan, melden diverse Amerikaanse media. Het bedrijf is in de problemen gekomen na de instorting van cryptohandelaar FTX in november.  ( 3 min )

De wijnboeren uit de Franse champagnestreek hebben voor het eerst voor meer dan 6 miljard euro aan bubbels aan het buitenland geleverd. Dat heeft het Comité Champagne bekendgemaakt.  ( 2 min )

Jonge mannen hebben afgelopen jaar jonge vrouwen ingehaald op de werkvloer. Voor het eerst sinds het begin van de metingen in 2003 was de zogeheten nettoarbeidsparticipatie van de mannen hoger.  ( 3 min )

Door een stakingsoproep van vakbond FNV aan duizenden buschauffeurs en trambestuurders in het regionale vervoer én een oproep van FNV en CNV aan medewerkers van regionale vervoerders die ook treinen rijden, is de dienstregeling vandaag een gatenkaas. Voor de reiziger is het puzzelen geblazen om erachter te komen wat wel en niet rijdt.  ( 4 min )

Autodieven sloegen veel vaker toe in 2022. Afgelopen jaar werden 5.973 auto's als gestolen opgegeven, 11 procent meer dan een jaar eerder. Opvallend is dat Toyota voor het eerst sinds jaren het meest gestolen automerk is.  ( 4 min )

Microsoft is genoodzaakt wereldwijd tienduizend banen te schrappen, maakte het bedrijf woensdag bekend. De Amerikaanse technologiegigant heeft problemen omdat mensen minder geld uitgeven nu het slechter gaat met de economie.  ( 3 min )

Schiphol verwacht vanaf 26 maart gemiddeld 70.000 vertrekkende passagiers te kunnen faciliteren. Nu is dat nog gelimiteerd tot 50.000 per dag. De luchthaven heeft inmiddels vierhonderd nieuwe beveiligers om problemen zoals die van vorig jaar te voorkomen. "Daar komen er nog driehonderd bij de komende periode", zegt topman Ruud Sondag.  ( 4 min )

In 2022 waren we misschien wel vaker ziek dan ooit tevoren en in 2023 zijn we in ieder geval slecht begonnen. Volgens cijfers van HumanCapitalCare, de grootste arbodienstverlener van Nederland, zaten afgelopen jaar iedere dag gemiddeld 48 op de 1.000 werknemers ziek thuis. Dat is voor zover bekend een record, zegt medisch directeur Jurriaan Penders.  ( 3 min )

Voor 1 november 2022 moesten de gasopslagen in de Europese Unie voor 80 procent gevuld zijn om de winter 'veilig' door te komen. Dat doel werd in september al bereikt. Inmiddels zijn we een paar maanden verder. Hoe staat het nu met de gasvoorraden in Nederland en de EU?  ( 3 min )

Duizenden werknemers in het streekvervoer leggen vandaag en vrijdag het werk neer. De buschauffeurs, treinmachinisten en conducteurs voeren actie voor een nieuwe cao. De streekvervoerders raden reizigers aan alternatief vervoer te zoeken.  ( 3 min )

Streaming giant Netflix will release its fourth quarter results after markets close today, and is expected to report its slowest revenue growth on record as its new ad-supported streaming tier struggles to gain traction.  ( 1 min )

Even though 2023 is just getting started, major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft have already announced substantial layoffs. Here's what to know.  ( 1 min )

The question of whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a fraud or is just too careless with his words took center stage in a San Francisco court room Wednesday. Under the microscope was Musk’s notorious 2018 tweet that stated funding was “secured” to take Tesla private at a potential value of $420 per share. In a class-action lawsuit that’s already two days underway, Tesla shareholders who traded the company’s stock in the days after Musk’s tweet are suing the executive for billions of dollars in damages.  ( 48 min )

A proxy statement filed by Disney revealed the enormous amount of money former Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Geoff Morrell earned in connection to his time there.  ( 47 min )

President Kimberly Dang will succeed Steve Kean as CEO of Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE: KMI), setting off a series of promotions.  ( 15 min )

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On the same day it announced plans to cut 10,000 workers overall, the software giant told California employment officials how many it planned to let go in Silicon Valley.  ( 15 min )

Clean tech and green energy sectors are on the cusp of a strong multiyear growth run. That's the opinion of Morgan Stanley's 5-star analyst Stephen Byrd who notes that political will is likely to support the practical benefits of clean and renewable energy to create a favorable environment for ‘clean and green’ tech over the next few years. Outlining his view, Byrd writes: “We believe current valuations do not reflect the long-term robust growth and margin improvement that we see as a result of  ( 50 min )

Stocks moving in after hours: Alcoa, Discover, Vroom  ( 46 min )

Microsoft announced it is laying off 10,000 employees on Wednesday, a move that Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says follows rapid pandemic-era growth.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- By all accounts — including Elon Musk’s — Twitter has more than enough money to make its first interest payments, expected to total about $300 million.Most Read from BloombergNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationCrypto Firm Genesis Is Preparing to File for BankruptcyApple Delays AR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality HeadsetAmazon Kicks Off Round of Job Cuts Affecting 18,000 PeopleStock Mood Turns Ugly as Slowdown Fears Surface: Markets WrapBut with the pa  ( 50 min )

Kinder Morgan Inc. said late Wednesday it named Kim Dang to be the energy infrastructure company’s next chief executive, while reporting mixed results. Dang,...  ( 23 min )

The financial-technology category is "better positioned" than other pockets of tech this year, but one analyst says some names could fare better than others.  ( 24 min )

Discover Financial Services on Wednesday signaled it was bracing for more soured credit and more signs that consumers were falling behind on payments,...  ( 23 min )

Party City's announcement comes after news that Bed Bath & Beyond is considering bankruptcy proceedings. But experts say the retail sector is still on strong footing.  ( 23 min )

Ark has snapped up more almost 757,000 shares of the electric car titan in January alone, buying after the stock plunged.  ( 12 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A chart breakdown in the S&P 500. Signs of complacency in a closely watched options gauge. Weak readings on the economy piling up. All of it is evidence to bears that the rally in stocks is sputtering out.Most Read from BloombergNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationCrypto Firm Genesis Is Preparing to File for BankruptcyAmazon Kicks Off Round of Job Cuts Affecting 18,000 PeopleApple Delays AR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality HeadsetStock Mood Turns Ugly  ( 50 min )

The U.S. debt limit is nearing and Congress has until Thursday to raise it. If it fails to, your investments could take a big hit.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Fancy an espresso machine once used by Twitter Inc. employees? Or a neon display of its logo? Fans of the social media company have a chance to get their hands on them in a fire sale of items from its San Francisco headquarters starting Tuesday.Most Read from BloombergMore Young Americans Are Dying, But Not From VaccinesNew Zealand Prime Minister Ardern Announces Shock ResignationTreasury Taps Retirement Funds to Avoid Breaching US Debt LimitBiden Revives Housing Rule That Trump D  ( 47 min )

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The crypto lender could file for bankruptcy protection as soon as this week following fallout from the FTX contagion.  ( 47 min )

Exxon Mobil invested around $2 billion in the new crude refining expansion project in Beaumont.  ( 15 min )

Gov. Brian Kemp hinted at a move on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” saying that CEO Chuck Robbins showed him his Georgia driver’s license.  ( 15 min )

Here are a few tips on how to take advantage of this new retirement legislation. The post SECURE 2.0: The Biggest Retirement Legislation in Our Lifetimes appeared first on Worth.  ( 51 min )

Wolfsburg, Germany-based VW is beating Toyota where it counts these days in the auto market, with EV sales. Volkswagen and its portfolio brands (Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini) reported EV deliveries of 572,100 globally, a 26% boost. Stateside in the U.S., Volkswagen of America reported more of the same. VW’s ID.4 electric SUV sold 20,511 units in 2022, up 22.5% year over year. And 2023 sales are trending in the right direction.  ( 48 min )

Company's shares down more than 50% after it prices new stock offering.  ( 14 min )

Needham analyst Bernie McTernan reiterated his Buy on Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX) and raised the price target to $42 from $39. Following a problematic November, RBLX bounced back in December and posted better-than-expected results virtually across the board, including better-than-expected DAUs, bookings, and hours of engagement. The critical question is how much of this beat is organic versus one-time benefits like holiday gift cards and one extra weekend day. The analyst assumes the beat was prima  ( 46 min )

It appears 2023 will be a reset year for the 'big six' U.S. banks as they right-size for lower market volumes and continue to enjoy strong loan quality  ( 28 min )

The software giant announced Wednesday that it's eliminating 10,000 jobs, about 5% of its workforce.  ( 10 min )

Boeing, Raytheon, and several other names are buys, according to analysts. But Truist's Michael Ciarmoli warns about rising interest rates.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Sam Bankman-Fried may be the face of FTX’s failure, but he wasn’t the only one keeping his sprawling empire going. Most Read from BloombergApple Delays AR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality HeadsetMicrosoft to Cut Engineering Jobs This Week as Layoffs Go DeeperAmazon Kicks Off Round of Job Cuts Affecting 18,000 PeopleMicrosoft, Amazon Set to Erase 28,000 Jobs as Tech Slump DeepensStocks Turn Lower as Growth in Focus; Dow Falls: Markets WrapThe more than 130 entities that made up  ( 49 min )

Citi worries about demand weakness in the overall computer market and softening smartphone sales.  ( 22 min )

Albertsons Cos., the acquisition target of Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. has received the go-ahead from a Washington state court to pay its shareholders a special $4 billion dividend.  ( 16 min )

Gary Black, a Tesla bull, believes Musk will deliver on his major promises.  ( 17 min )

U.S. stock indexes trade mostly lower on Wednesday, after data showed retail sales fell in December though wholesale inflation also fell allowing bond yields...  ( 26 min )

Shares of consumer-staples companies led stock-market declines on Wednesday. Consumer staples were the worst-performing sector of the S&P 500, down 1.7%. Among the biggest decliners within the sector: Kraft Heinz: -5.1% General Mills: -3% Conagra Brands: -3% Hormel Foods: -  ( 23 min )

Analyst upgrades of a stock often create headlines, but should investors really care about analyst upgrades? The answer is, “Yes.” A great deal of research has determined that analyst upgrades of a stock often lead to outperformance of its share price, both short and long term. Part of this is the impetus from the upgrade itself, and part has to do with the stock’s improving financial metrics that led to the upgrade. The prestige of the analyst or brokerage/bank making the upgrade has also been  ( 47 min )

Mizuho analyst Matthew Broome initiated coverage on Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE: PLTR) with a Neutral rating and a price target of $7. PLTR's unique software can create significant operational value for its customers, and ongoing global disruptions like the pandemic and war can help to catalyze adoption further. However, growth across its government and commercial businesses has slowed significantly, and an uncertain macro environment makes meaningful near-term reacceleration much more diffi  ( 46 min )

Stock indexes fell Wednesday, as investors parsed the latest batch of corporate earnings and economic data on producer prices and retail sales.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Amazon.com Inc. has started its biggest-ever round of jobs cuts — a culling that will ultimately affect 18,000 workers around the globe. Most Read from BloombergApple Delays AR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality HeadsetMicrosoft to Cut Engineering Jobs This Week as Layoffs Go DeeperIndia’s Population Has Already Overtaken China’s, Analysts EstimateStocks Turn Lower as Growth in Focus; Dow Falls: Markets WrapAmazon Kicks Off Round of Job Cuts Affecting 18,000 PeopleAmazon began n  ( 47 min )

U.S. stocks turned lower Wednesday as Wall Street continued to parse through corporate financial updates for signs of the “earnings recession” many analysts have warned about.  ( 48 min )

Don’t panic. It’s time to think about a career reset.  ( 28 min )

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The artificial-intelligence-based bot has taken the AI industry by storm. Wall Street is considering how it could affect Nvidia, Alphabet, and Chegg.  ( 23 min )

Volta's stock opened up 19% Wednesday after Shell said it is buying the electric-vehicle charging company for about $169 million. The deal could be part of an M&A spree that some analysts expect this year for beleaguered clean-energy firms that went public during the boom of special-purpose acquisi  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said US interest rates have to rise further to ensure that inflationary pressures recede.Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft to Cut Engineering Jobs This Week as Layoffs Go DeeperApple Delays AR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality HeadsetIndia’s Population Has Already Overtaken China’s, Analysts EstimateInvestors Seek to Pull $20 Billion From Core Real Estate FundsLarry Fink Says ESG Narrative Has Become Ugly, Personal“We’re  ( 48 min )

Here's the memo that Microsoft Corp. CEO Satya Nadella posted to explain why the software giant is cutting 10,000 jobs.  ( 16 min )

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Arcimoto Inc (NASDAQ: FUV) has priced its previously announced public offering of 4 million shares and warrants to purchase up to 4 million shares. The shares can be purchased at a combined purchase price of $3.00 per share and accompanying warrant for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $12 million. The price represents a 50.9% discount on Arcimoto’s last close on January 17, 2023. The warrants to be issued will have a five-year term, will be exercisable immediately, and will have an exer  ( 44 min )

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There’s no doubt that 2023 has gotten off to a good start for stock investors. Since January 5, we’ve seen a sharp rally in the markets – the S&P 500 is up 5% in that time, and the NASDAQ index has gained a stronger 8%. While this doesn’t end the longer-term bearish market since early last year, it does bring some hope that this year may be better. Or perhaps not. Economist Mohamed El-Erian has taken a downbeat look at the near-term prospects, noting that headwinds are in play which may bring ad  ( 49 min )

Noted economist Nouriel Roubini shredded the stricken crypto industry.  ( 47 min )

Noted economist Nouriel Roubini shredded the stricken crypto industry.  ( 47 min )

Trying to do merger arbitrage on the supermarket deal is a big headache.  ( 24 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Party City Holdco Inc. is seeking bankruptcy protection, a final blow for the retailer that struggled to rebound after sales plummeted during the pandemic. Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft to Cut Engineering Jobs This Week as Layoffs Go DeeperApple Delays AR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality HeadsetInvestors Seek to Pull $20 Billion From Core Real Estate FundsIndia’s Population Has Already Overtaken China’s, Analysts EstimateChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960  ( 48 min )

After a dull decade, PPLT is glimmering as deficit approaches.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US producer prices dropped in December by the most since the start of the pandemic, extending a months-long pullback in inflationary pressures and giving the Federal Reserve room to slow the pace of interest-rate hikes. Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft to Cut Engineering Jobs This Week as Layoffs Go DeeperApple Delays AR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality HeadsetIndia’s Population Has Already Overtaken China’s, Analysts EstimateInvestors Seek to Pull $20 Billion From Core Real  ( 48 min )

When a loved one passes away, you may receive an inheritance. This money is a token of the person's appreciation for you and often represents a lifetime of savings. When you've received a large sum of money, there is a … Continue reading → The post How to Invest Your Inheritance appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

ever Whether you experience a sudden financial windfall or just find yourself with leftover cash in your budget each month, you might be wondering what to do with those extra funds. One option is to contribute more money toward the … Continue reading → The post Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Receiving an inheritance could provide an unexpected (or anticipated) financial windfall. There's just one thing you may have to contend with – people attempting to steal what you've inherited. Inheritance theft is sometimes a very real problem for people who … Continue reading → The post Understanding Inheritance Theft Laws appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

A 65-year-old person today has nearly a 70% chance of requiring long-term care services at some point, according to the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Administration on Aging (AOA). Of that group, 20% will need it for over … Continue reading → The post Do I Need Long-Term Care Insurance? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Investors who allocated to municipal bonds with paltry yields at the beginning of last year should now ‘salivate’ at the prospect of higher income following...  ( 24 min )

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The fast-food chain has a major plan to revamp its business and that includes leaning heavily on its classic offerings.  ( 13 min )

Coinbase Global (COIN) the largest U.S. based crypto exchange said early Wednesday morning its halting its operations in Japan as part of a larger operations review.  ( 47 min )

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Is there more pain ahead?  ( 47 min )

Even the DEA can be your tenant.  ( 48 min )

PNC revenue rises, in line with analysts' projections.  ( 15 min )

The latest rates on savings accounts, CDs and money market accounts  ( 25 min )

With inflation cooling and interest rates seen peaking soon, some strategists say it's time to buy stocks and bonds again to rebuild your wealth.  ( 49 min )

Party City Holdco Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Tuesday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, according to...  ( 23 min )

The Woodcliff Lake, N.J., company said it has struck an agreement with a group holding more than 70% of its senior secured first lien notes to support an expedited restructuring.  ( 23 min )

The JPMorgan team that was bullish on equities last year isn't in the mood to chase the rally.  ( 26 min )

The ideal candidate is expected to operate with "discretion."  ( 47 min )

"Albertsons will immediately begin the process of paying the Special Dividend and amounts will be distributed as soon as practicable," the company said.  ( 14 min )

It's rare, but sometimes a pay cut can work in your favor.  ( 24 min )

Customers have until Feb. 16 to withdraw their fiat and crypto holdings from the exchange.  ( 45 min )

Investor hopes are once again rising that some kind of breakup could start to close the valuation discount at which the embattled German company trades.  ( 25 min )

2022 tax bracket guide: Which tax bracket am I in for 2022? What are the new IRS tax brackets for 2023?  ( 49 min )

Stanley Erck is set to step down within the week after roughly 12 years in the top spot.  ( 18 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks and U.S. equity-index futures gave up their gains as investors remained on the edge over the direction of monetary policy and corporate earnings. The yen tumbled against the dollar after the Bank of Japan kept monetary settings unchanged.Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft to Cut Engineering Jobs This Week as Layoffs Go DeeperApple Delays AR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality HeadsetInvestors Seek to Pull $20 Billion From Core Real Estate FundsChina’s Population Sh  ( 49 min )

Goldman Sachs strategists see Kroger, Pfizer, Costco, and four others as defensive stocks that could top the broader market in a deep recession.  ( 22 min )

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- While much of the focus in currency markets right now is how the prospect of slowing Federal Reserve rate hikes has helped fuel dollar weakness, the biggest factor may be across the world in China.Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft to Cut Engineering Jobs This Week as Layoffs Go DeeperChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftInvestors Seek to Pull $20 Billion From Core Real Estate FundsLarry Fink Says ESG Narrative Has Become Ugly, PersonalScholz Sees G  ( 47 min )

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The Ferguson-based company's disclosure of its takeover bid for a Texas public company doesn't just position it as a potential buyer. It's also emerged as an activist investor, saying it's willing to up the ante.  ( 17 min )

Although the movement of funds made headlines, the $90 million from FTX US had not been previously disclosed.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. plans to cut jobs in a number of engineering divisions on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the matter, joining the ranks of technology giants that are scaling back as the industry prepares for a prolonged slump in demand.Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft to Cut Engineering Jobs This Week as Layoffs Go DeeperChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftLarry Fink Says ESG Narrative Has Become Ugly, PersonalScholz Sees Germany R  ( 47 min )

After 2022’s inflation-driven market meltdown, 2023’s bogey number 1 appears to be the fear of a global recession. However, Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani, CIO of Goldman Sachs’ wealth-management segment, does not necessarily think this is a particularly bad omen for the stock market. “We’re not arguing that today’s valuations fully discount a recession, but considering last year’s equity drawdown, we do think a significant part of any valuation reset has already occurred,” Mossavar-Rahmani opined. In  ( 49 min )

Major U.S. stock indexes declined on Wednesday, Jan. 18, with falling retail sales and job cuts raising concerns about economic growth.  ( 10 min )

Expansion costs and sinking demand in some semiconductor chip markets probably pushed revenue and profits down for Texas Instruments in the fourth quarter  ( 13 min )

Even though 2023 is just getting started, major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft have already announced substantial layoffs. Here's what to know.  ( 12 min )

We reviewed the top forex brokers based on the range of offerings, ease of use, regulatory safeguards, and more. Here are the best options for trading forex and CFDs.  ( 18 min )

The tech giant is expected to report its first year-over-year drop in adjusted earnings in eight years on Jan. 24  ( 13 min )

With Yamato Holdings leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest trucking companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 13 min )

The price of gold isn't just based on the broader economy and gold's uses as a material; there are many other factors that dictate gold's perceived value.  ( 18 min )

After ProPublica and Vox, the three-month-old startup plans to return Sam Bankman-Fried’s fund.  ( 12 min )

Tax-deductible interest is a borrowing expense that taxpayers can claim on federal and state tax returns to reduce their taxable income and save money.  ( 17 min )

When your desired asset allocation among stocks and bonds gets out of line, there are several ways you can get it back into balance.  ( 19 min )

Embattled DCG halts its dividend payment as the crypto conglomerate, subsidiaries continue to struggle in the wake of the FTX collapse.  ( 12 min )

Chinese authorities may be loosening restriction of Disney films, potentially leading to hundreds of millions of dollars in ticket sales.  ( 11 min )

The producer price index is a monthly measure of change in the prices received by domestic producers.  ( 18 min )

The Polygon network implemented a hard fork to reduce gas fees, which increased the value of its native token MATIC token by 17% over the past week.  ( 11 min )

A Bollinger Band® is a momentum indicator used in technical analysis that depicts two standard deviations above and below a simple moving average.  ( 19 min )

The Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers measures monthly change in U.S. consumer prices.  ( 14 min )

The tax advantages of a 401(k) retirement plan explained, including how contributing to a plan can help create a bigger nest egg in the long run.  ( 18 min )

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.  ( 23 min )

Netflix faces dwindling customer spending, increasing competition from rivals, and mounting production costs. The firm reports fiscal results for Q4 2022 after markets close on Jan. 19.  ( 11 min )

An estate tax is a federal or state levy on inherited assets whose value exceeds a certain dollar amount.  ( 17 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages rose modestly, but are still sitting in their lowest range of the last four months.  ( 12 min )

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 on Dec. 29, 2022. It prohibits employers from discriminating against pregnant workers by failing to make reasonable accommodations that allow those workers to perform the essential functions of their jobs.  ( 16 min )

Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlight the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 12 min )

William D. Cohan, best-selling author, joins the show to talk about his new book about GE, "Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon", the legacy of Jack Welch, and our endless fascination with the cult of the CEO. Plus, as the Debt Ceiling approaches, the U.S. Treasury is warning of a repeat of 2011 that could derail markets and deliver a serious blow to the country's precarious financial situation. And, risk is back on the menu as promiscuous investors hunt for yield in dangerous places.  ( 30 min )

A Veblen good is a type of good for which demand increases as the price rises, typically due to its exclusivity and perceived social value.  ( 16 min )

Inflation is a decrease in the purchasing power of money, reflected in a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy.  ( 29 min )

The burn rate is the rate at which a new company uses up its venture capital to finance overhead before generating positive cash flow from operations.  ( 16 min )

Wholesale prices eased more than expected last month in another sign that the Fed’s aggressive effort to fight inflation appears to be having an impact.  ( 11 min )

Credit cards are often more convenient to use than cash, but they're not always the best choice. Learn about the pros and cons of using a credit card over cash.  ( 17 min )

Real gross domestic product is an inflation-adjusted measure of the value of all goods and services produced in an economy.  ( 20 min )

Shares of United Airlines (UAL) are trading higher Wednesday after the airline topped earnings and revenue estimates amid strong demand, despite higher airfares.  ( 9 min )

Decedent is a legal term used by tax accountants, lawyers, and estate planners to refer to a deceased person.  ( 15 min )

The Dow declined to start the trading week on Jan. 17, 2023, as earnings reports failed to impress the markets, while the Nasdaq posted a small gain.  ( 10 min )

Terminal year is the year in which an individual dies, in the context of estate planning and taxation.  ( 13 min )

Chinese authorities may be loosening restriction of Disney films, potentially leading to hundreds of millions of dollars in ticket sales.  ( 1 min )

Netflix faces dwindling customer spending, increasing competition from rivals, and mounting production costs. The firm reports fiscal results for Q4 2022 after markets close on Jan. 19.  ( 1 min )

Shares of United Airlines (UAL) are trading higher Wednesday after the airline topped earnings and revenue estimates amid strong demand, despite higher airfares.  ( 1 min )

Topeconoom Barbara Baarsma gaat onverwachts weg bij Rabobank, meldt Het Financieele Dagblad (FD) woensdag. De laatste twee jaar gaf zij leiding aan het duurzame initiatief Rabo Carbon Bank.  ( 3 min )

Schiphol verwacht vanaf 26 maart dagelijks gemiddeld 70.000 vertrekkende passagiers te verwerken. Momenteel zijn dat er nog 50.000 per dag. De luchthaven heeft inmiddels vierhonderd nieuwe beveiligers om problemen zoals die van vorig jaar te voorkomen. "Daar komen er nog driehonderd bij de komende periode", zegt topman Ruud Sondag.  ( 4 min )

Microsoft is genoodzaakt wereldwijd tienduizend banen te schrappen, maakte het bedrijf woensdag bekend. De Amerikaanse technologiegigant heeft problemen omdat mensen minder geld uitgeven nu het slechter gaat met de economie.  ( 2 min )

Air France-KLM is niet geïnteresseerd in een belang in de Italiaanse luchtvaartmaatschappij ITA Airways. Dat heeft het Frans-Nederlandse bedrijf aan de Italiaanse regering laten weten, zegt een woordvoerder.  ( 3 min )

Een deel van de Tweede Kamer wil strengere regels voor Nederlandse bedrijven die in het buitenland actief zijn. Ze zouden meer oog moeten hebben voor duurzaamheid en mensenrechten. Maar de bedrijven vrezen dat ze voor de rechter moeten verschijnen als bijvoorbeeld een toeleverancier van een toeleverancier zijn zaakjes niet helemaal op orde heeft. Baggeraar Boskalis dreigt zelfs met vertrek uit Nederland.  ( 6 min )

De steunregeling voor huishoudens met een blokaansluiting voor gas, warmte of elektriciteit krijgt langzaam vorm. Het kabinet heeft de contouren van de tegemoetkoming woensdag bekendgemaakt. Zo kunnen verhuurders er rekening mee houden als ze de energievoorschotten voor hun huurders bepalen.  ( 4 min )

Twitter heeft bevestigd dat het een aantal externe apps bewust heeft geblokkeerd. Het socialemediabedrijf handhaaft naar eigen zeggen regels die al langer bestaan. Onder andere Tweetbot, Twitterrific en Fenix kampen sinds vorige week met problemen door de afsluiting.  ( 3 min )

Na weken wachten kunnen consumenten gaan profiteren van dalende energieprijzen. De eerste energieleverancier heeft nieuwe tarieven aangekondigd die onder het prijsplafond van de overheid liggen. Vergelijkingssites verwachten dat meer leveranciers dit voorbeeld zullen volgen, maar nog niet bij vaste contracten.  ( 5 min )

Het is nog maar zeer de vraag of het kabinetsvoorstel om de subsidie voor zonnepanelen af te bouwen op voldoende steun kan rekenen. Oppositiepartijen hebben bezwaren tegen het plan, waardoor een meerderheid in de Eerste Kamer onzeker is.  ( 6 min )

PostNL brengt later deze maand nieuwe postzegels uit waarop Nederlanders in klederdracht te zien zijn. Het gaat om traditionele kleding uit diverse regio's, waaronder Zeeland, de Veluwe en Volendam.  ( 3 min )

Na drie jaar van strenge coronabeperkingen kan de Chinese bevolking weer op reis om elders met familie het nieuwe jaar in te luiden. En dat gebeurt dan ook: miljoenen mensen zijn al op pad gegaan met de trein of het vliegtuig.  ( 3 min )

Albert Heijn was al met afstand de grootste supermarktketen van het land en heeft die positie vorig jaar verder verstevigd. Concurrent Jumbo, die een roerig jaar kende, verloor juist wat terrein, blijkt uit cijfers van onderzoeksbureau NielsenIQ.  ( 3 min )

Bijna een op de vijf werknemers die in 2021 minstens een dag niet konden werken door een arbeidsongeval, zegt dat dit komt door psychische overbelasting. Dan gaat het om bijvoorbeeld intimidatie of stress.  ( 4 min )

Bijna een op de vijf werknemers die in 2021 minstens een dag niet kon werken door een arbeidsongeval, gaf aan dat dit komt door psychische overbelasting. Dan gaat het bijvoorbeeld om intimidatie of stress, zo meldt statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Drogisterijen en apothekers zijn bang dat medicijnen na een wetswijziging overal voor het grijpen komen te liggen. De supermarkten hebben om die wetswijziging gevraagd, waardoor advies over pillen en poeders via een beeldscherm inwinnen mogelijk moet worden. De Tweede Kamer buigt zich er vandaag over.  ( 4 min )

De opbrengsten van de Nederlandse popmuziek in het buitenland lagen in 2022 nog niet op het niveau van voor de coronapandemie. Wel is de exportwaarde met 231 procent gestegen vergeleken met een jaar eerder, aldus muziekorganisatie Buma Cultuur. Dat kwam doordat de internationale markt weer openging na strenge lockdownmaatregelen tijdens de coronapandemie.  ( 5 min )

Van premier Mark Rutte en de Duitse bondskanselier Olaf Scholz tot megasterren als acteur Idris Elba. Veel grote namen zijn deze week in het Zwitserse Davos voor het jaarlijkse World Economic Forum (WEF). Wat is het WEF eigenlijk en hoe heeft het kunnen uitgroeien tot zo'n groot evenement? Vijf vragen over de jaarlijkse bijeenkomst in het skioord.  ( 6 min )

Duizenden buschauffeurs, machinisten en conducteurs leggen donderdag en vrijdag hun werk neer. Dat meldt vakbond FNV na een cao-overleg waarin de bonden en werkgevers niet tot een akkoord konden komen. Alleen in NS-treinen en in het stadsvervoer in Amsterdam, Rotterdam en Den Haag wordt niet gestaakt.  ( 3 min )

Drogisterijen en apothekers zijn bang dat medicijnen na een wetswijziging overal voor het grijpen komen te liggen. De supermarkten hebben om die wetswijziging gevraagd, waardoor advies over pillen en poeders via een beeldscherm inwinnen mogelijk moet worden. De Tweede Kamer buigt zich er vandaag over.  ( 4 min )

The Dow declined to start the trading week on Jan. 17, 2023, as earnings reports failed to impress the markets, while the Nasdaq posted a small gain.  ( 1 min )

Certificates of deposit can help you grow your savings over time. Learn the best age to get a CD account.  ( 17 min )

Tesla's CEO risks a verdict worth billions as a shareholder suit goes to trial in San Francisco, where Musk's management of Twitter has made him unpopular.  ( 11 min )

Rolling over or transferring a 401(k) can be a complicated process, and there are both advantages and disadvantages involved.  ( 14 min )

A fixed cost is a cost that does not vary with the level of production or sales.  ( 19 min )

You can use your traditional IRA’s required minimum distributions (RMDs) to contribute to a Roth IRA if you also have enough income.  ( 18 min )

Normal goods experience an increase in demand with a rise in a consumer's income. Normal goods include food staples and clothing.  ( 15 min )

The sixth-largest US bank's loan trends and credit reserves will also be in focus when it reports Q4 results early Wednesday.  ( 12 min )

With Tilray Brands leading the pack, these are the 7 biggest Canadian marijuana companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )

Macroeconomic concerns and increased expenses could weigh on profits despite increased net interest margin. The bank reports fiscal results before markets open on Jan. 19.  ( 11 min )

Here's what's in the new corporate alternative minimum tax the U.S. now imposes on very large corporations.  ( 17 min )

BrightScope is a financial information company that primarily helps retirement market–focused asset managers identify, target, and retain clients.  ( 14 min )

401(k) plans have evolved to include a number of different types for large and small employers. Here is a basic guide to the types of 401(k) plans.  ( 20 min )

A tax-deferred savings plan is a retirement account, like a 401(k) or an IRA, that allows a taxpayer to postpone paying taxes on the money invested until it is withdrawn.  ( 18 min )

Stagnation is a prolonged period of little or no growth in the economy with less than 2% of annual growth.  ( 13 min )

Crypto market rebounds, regaining $1 trillion level for the first time since FTX collapse.  ( 11 min )

Understand how split-dollar life insurance plans between an employer and employee are designed and about their tax regulations.  ( 15 min )

Schwab reports fourth-quarter fiscal results before markets open Wednesday. The brokerage will likely post profit and revenue gains driven by higher rates.  ( 12 min )

Fund managers are still bearish, but “a lot less bearish” about the economy this month than during the fourth quarter of last year, according to research by the Bank of America.  ( 10 min )

The debt ceiling is a limit Congress imposes on the amount the federal government can owe. Discover the current debt ceiling and its economic impact.  ( 20 min )

ChatGPT is a chatbot capable of understanding context and providing natural, fluid dialogue responses to prompts and queries.  ( 15 min )

The best nationwide CD rates marched in place this week in all but two terms.  ( 11 min )

The 30-year mortgage average is holding, after plummeting two-thirds of a point last week to its lowest level in four months.  ( 11 min )

The NFL makes money in many ways, but its TV deals are by far its most lucrative revenue stream and will likely continue to be.  ( 22 min )

The fixed asset turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is generating net sales from its fixed-asset investments.  ( 18 min )

The bankrupt crypto exchange hopes to recover billions of dollars in assets.  ( 46 min )

On Aug. 16, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, directing billions of dollars to Americans looking to upgrade their homes, businesses and cars. One provision of the law allows Americans making less than $150,000 a year to claim a $7,500 tax credit for buying an electric car. The law also provides $9 billion in rebates to help people electrify their home appliances and make their houses more energy-efficient. It’s also allowing Americans to claim a tax credit for inst  ( 47 min )

Wall Street's fear gauge falls to its lowest level in months, and Wall Street strategists worry it could be a warning that the latest stock-market rally is...  ( 24 min )

Stocks moving after hours on Jan. 17, 2023: United Airlines, Interactive Brokers, Moderna  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The accounting scandal at retailer Americanas SA is getting personal for Brazil’s business elite, with billionaires facing off in court as market losses pile up.Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft to Cut Engineering Jobs This Week as Layoffs Go DeeperApple Delays AR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality HeadsetInvestors Seek to Pull $20 Billion From Core Real Estate FundsChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftLarry Fink Says ESG Narrative Has Become Ugl  ( 50 min )

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Collapsed crypto exchange FTX, which is currently in bankruptcy, says it has identified $5.5 billion of liquid assets but based on current estimates both the international and U.S. based exchange still have a "substantial shortfall" relative to what customers are owed.  ( 46 min )

You can use your traditional IRA’s required minimum distributions (RMDs) to contribute to a Roth IRA if you also have enough income.  ( 18 min )

The debt ceiling, being wielded by the ignorant children of the House GOP, is the stupidest feature of federal fiscal policy.  ( 50 min )

U.S. stocks closed mixed Tuesday as a shortened but busy week packed with corporate earnings got underway on Wall Street.  ( 47 min )

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Firms across the financial industry are giving workers the boot after dealmaking activity tumbled last year and as a potential recession looms. But the picture among Wall Street’s six biggest banks is mixed when it comes to layoffs.  ( 47 min )

The bank's profit plunged 66% in the fourth quarter, with high expenses and weak investment banking revenue.  ( 12 min )

There are many reasons why pay ranges in job postings can vary by a six-figure span.  ( 48 min )

Global pharmaceutical firm Pfizer is growing its footprint in the Greater Triangle through the addition of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.  ( 15 min )

Ryder System Inc. noted in a Jan. 11 letter to the Texas Workforce Commission that it is closing operations at the Applied Materials site in Austin. The transportation and logistics giant made the disclosures under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and said "one or more other operators" are expected to fill Ryder's void.  ( 17 min )

Shares of iQiyi Inc. plunged 17.2% in afternoon trading Tuesday, putting them on track for the biggest one-day drop in 10 months, after the China-based...  ( 23 min )

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Take these basic steps to move your retirement accounts from growth mode to dividend generator.  ( 29 min )

The bank's numbers weren't great. But it foresees "deterioration" in the future for everyone.  ( 12 min )

Industrial-automation giant Emerson disclosed a $53-a-share hostile bid for National Instruments. One analyst sees the final value at about $60 a share.  ( 22 min )

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BTIG is standing by its endorsement of the crypto exchange's shares.  ( 22 min )

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This year's stock-market rally has pushed the S&P 500 to valuation levels that make it difficult for the index to climb much higher based on the current...  ( 25 min )

As Durham-based Avaya tries to pull itself out of a financial hole, the struggling company is cutting jobs overseas.  ( 15 min )

Mortgage rates are still high, compared with last year anyway, and so are prices. So, is it time to buy a home? Three real estate experts weigh in.  ( 47 min )

Apple made news and the stock followed with a big rally. Here's how the charts look now.  ( 12 min )

Guggenheim analyst John DiFucci downgraded software giant Microsoft to Sell from Neutral. He cited a deterioration in demand.  ( 22 min )

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Online used car dealer Carvana said Tuesday that it adopted a shareholders' rights plan aimed at deterring investors from accumulating more than 5% of its shares. Carvana said the plan is intended to reduce the chances that an investor would accumulate enough shares to threaten the company’s abilit  ( 27 min )

Travelers Cos. shares dropped sharply Tuesday after the big property-casualty insurer announced an unexpectedly large estimate for its fourth-quarter costs from winter storms. The news left investors concerned about disappointments at other property insurers. Shares of Travelers were down more than  ( 27 min )

Tesla started the new year with a bang, cutting prices significantly in the U.S. to make sure its vehicles qualified for a purchase tax credit. Now Wall Street is making cuts of its own.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- In the rush of the 2000s commodities boom, the world’s biggest miners earned a reputation as swashbuckling dealmakers, taking on rivals in an onslaught of hostile offers, massive mergers and vicious bidding wars.Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft to Cut Engineering Jobs This Week as Layoffs Go DeeperChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftInvestors Seek to Pull $20 Billion From Core Real Estate FundsApple Delays AR Glasses, Plans Cheaper Mixed-Reality  ( 50 min )

Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani added both Apple and IBM stock to a roster of names expected to be strong near-term performers.  ( 23 min )

National Instruments Corp. confirmed that it received Emerson Electric Co.’s $53 per-share buyout bid, but stressed that it would continue its previously...  ( 23 min )

As weird as it may sound, it’s really not that exceptional to come across stocks that have shed 80% of their value over the past year, especially from those that went public via the SPAC route prior to the market meltdown. Once such example is Lucid Motors (NASDAQ:LCID), the luxury EV maker that was put through the wringer in 2022. Factoring in supply chain snags and logistical problems, the start-up slashed its annual production targets twice last year and investors turned away in droves. Howev  ( 46 min )

Dividend aristocrats are companies that have paid and raised their dividends consecutively for 25 years or more. Here are 5 that look attractive for 2023.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Roblox Corp. climbed as much as 15%, the most in three months, after better-than-expected December bookings drove up expectations for fourth-quarter earnings.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsMicrosoft to Add ChatGPT to Azure Cloud Services ‘Soon’Larry Fink Says ESG Narrative Has Become Ugly, PersonalEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets  ( 46 min )

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Shares of National Instruments jumped in early Tuesday trading after Emerson Electric disclosed a nearly $7 billion offer to buy the company. National Instruments' stock was recently u  ( 25 min )

The so-called 'NOLs carryforwards' are tax provisions that discourage the acquisition of more than 4.9% of the company’s stock. They are seen as a move to avoid a hostile takeover.  ( 22 min )

The conventional wisdom outlook for 2023 is mixed – most market watchers and economists would say that a recession is likely during the first half of the year, with disagreements centered more on the duration and depth of a downturn than its likelihood, and a rebound will come in the second half, leading to stock markets finishing this year about where they began. Weighing in from Morgan Stanley, chief Us equity strategist Mike Wilson notes the conventional wisdom, saying: “Both the sell and buy  ( 49 min )

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Shares of Roblox Corp. were surging more than 15% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company released December monthly metrics that showed bookings ahead...  ( 22 min )

The accounting holes in these pension funds widened so dramatically last year because of the terrible returns in the stock and bond markets.  ( 25 min )

The first quarter of 2022 has been difficult for retirement savers and retirees alike, and according to investment firm Charles Schwab, it was one of the worst quarters for fixed-income in decades. However, the rising yields and changed Federal Reserve … Continue reading → The post Charles Schwab Says Now Is the Time to Add This Asset to Your Retirement Portfolio appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Being rich and being wealthy are often seen as being the same thing. After all, people who are rich or wealthy tend to have more assets and greater financial freedom than the typical person. In reality, there are some major … Continue reading → The post Key Differences Between Rich and Wealthy People appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )

Filing taxes is one American pastime that many Americans dread. With so many complicated forms, rules and tax rates, most taxpayers need assistance to complete their returns. While some use software like TurboTax to file returns on their own, others … Continue reading → The post TurboTax vs. CPA: What's Right for Your Taxes? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Earning more money can make it easier to pay the bills, fund your financial goals and spend on hobbies or "fun," but what income is considered to make you rich? The answer can depend on several factors, including where you … Continue reading → The post What Income Level Is Considered Rich? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

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Tesla started the new year with a bang, cutting prices significantly in the U.S. to make sure its vehicles qualified for a purchase tax credit. Now Wall Street is making cuts of its own.  ( 22 min )

Launching a campaign at the Chinese e-commerce giant is a departure from the activist's other ventures.  ( 23 min )

Shares of Carvana Co. jumped 2.4% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the online used-car retailer said it adopted a shareholder rights plan, in an effort to...  ( 23 min )

Shockwave Medical Inc (NASDAQ: SWAV) has agreed to acquire Neovasc Inc (NASDAQ: NVCN) for an upfront cash payment of $27.25 per share, corresponding to an enterprise value of approximately $100 million. The upfront cash consideration represents a 27% and 68% premium to the closing price and 30-day VWAP, respectively, of Neovasc's common shares on Jan. 13, 2023. Neovasc shareholders will also receive a potential deferred payment in the form of a non-tradable contingent value right (CVR), entitlin  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- When Bob Michele shares his investment views, it’s worth paying attention because the bond market veteran has proved to be pretty prescient. Most Read from BloombergChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsMicrosoft to Add ChatGPT to Azure Cloud Services ‘Soon’European Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsThe chief inve  ( 49 min )

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Launching a campaign at the Chinese e-commerce giant is a departure from the activist's other ventures.  ( 23 min )

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The Ferguson-based automation and software business made public its offer to buy Texas-based automated testing equipment maker in a deal giving the acquisition target an enterprise value of $7.6 billion.  ( 15 min )

Travelers says it expects to report net income of $3.44 a share, while Wall Street is expecting $4.04.  ( 22 min )

The price war among electric-vehicle makers is ramping up as the Chinese manufacturer slashes the price tag on its G3i base models by 12.5%, or about $22,000.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A plunge in natural gas prices will slow supply growth in the US this year, according to the country’s biggest producer of the fuel.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftLarry Fink Says ESG Narrative Has Become Ugly, PersonalMicrosoft to Cut Engineering Jobs This Week as Layoffs Go DeeperScholz Sees Germany Riding Out War in Ukraine Without RecessionStocks Snap 4-Day Rally; Dow Drops Most in a Month: Markets WrapGas futures h  ( 48 min )

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Emerson says it has been pursuing the equipment and instrumentation company since May.  ( 23 min )

An expert thinks the rising value of assets, like homes, could “balloon this gap even further”.  ( 48 min )

A meltdown in cryptocurrency markets over the past year has seen the bank bleed cash, forcing a business restructure and mass layoffs.  ( 22 min )

Morgan Stanley is out of the gate this morning with its own fourth-quarter results. Profit fell on a dearth in dealmaking. Profit fell 40% to $2.2 billion, from $3.7 billion a year ago. That amounted to $1.26 per share, topping the $1.25 that Wall Street expected, according to FactSet. Revenu  ( 22 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. stock slid 6% in premarket trade Tuesday, a week after it announced the closure of almost 130 stores as it attempts to resolve its...  ( 23 min )

Goldman reported a profit of $3.32, below forecasts for $5.56, on sales of $10.59 billion, missing estimates for $10.83 billion.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink said the narrative around ESG investing has become ugly and is creating “huge polarization.”Most Read from BloombergChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftLarry Fink Says ESG Narrative Has Become Ugly, PersonalChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsMicrosoft to Add ChatGPT to Azure Cloud Services ‘Soon’Stocks Churn With Earnings in Focus; Dow Slides: Markets Wrap“I’m taking th  ( 47 min )

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is up next with earnings, and it doesn’t look pretty for Wall Street dealmakers. Fourth-quarter profits are down on a sharp decline in investment-banking revenue. Profit plunged 66% to $1.3 billion, from $3.9 billion a year ago. That amounted to $3.32 per share, falling  ( 23 min )

2022 copper production of 64 M pounds, 3.4% over guidance  ( 54 min )

Shares of National Instruments Corp. shot up 12.3% toward a five-year high in premarket trading Tuesday, after Emerson Electric Corp. disclosed an improved...  ( 23 min )

Silvergate's losses in Q4 culminated in full-year losses of around $949 million, compared to net income of $75.5 million in 2021.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Barrick Gold Corp.’s bullion output slid last year to its lowest level since 2000, missing analysts’ expectations and its own target as operational woes curbed production.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsMicrosoft to Add ChatGPT to Azure Cloud Services ‘Soon’European Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arreste  ( 46 min )

This trio of stocks could go higher.  ( 47 min )

Shares of Silvergate Capital Corp. rallied 1.9% in premarket trading Tuesday, even after the cryptocurrency bank swung to a net loss of $1.0 billion, more...  ( 23 min )

Several tech indicators are pointing in a bullish direction for stocks, says Macro Ops Alexander Barrow.  ( 27 min )

Economists and financial analysts look at bank earnings to get a sense of the economy’s health. WSJ’s Telis Demos explains how inflation as well as recession concerns can be reflected in their results. _**Find  ( 24 min )

Both exposure to customers in the crypto space and a decision to reduce this exposure have been key headwinds for Signature Bank shares.  ( 22 min )

Tech as usual has a massive presence at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. More on that, and what else to watch in markets on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.  ( 47 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

The Coinbase premium indicator suggests buyers from the Nasdaq-listed entity have played a big role in lifting the cryptocurrency. However, they were not the only buyers.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Ryan Cohen enthralled a generation of stock market punters by placing counter-intuitive bets on household names from GameStop Corp. to Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Now, the activist investor is taking on Chinese icon Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. — and he may find himself at odds with the Communist Party in Beijing.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsEuropean Stocks Ris  ( 50 min )

American depositary receipts of Alibaba and XPeng trade lower Tuesday; Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are scheduled to report quarterly earnings before the opening bell.  ( 22 min )

How the economy fares as the Fed sticks with its inflation fight is a hot topic. The big banks are prepping for a downturn.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks and US equity futures edged lower as traders digested data that showed China’s economy growing at the second slowest pace since the 1970s. Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftMicrosoft to Add ChatGPT to Azure Cloud Services ‘Soon’An  ( 49 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China tech bulls expect activist investor Ryan Cohen’s foray into Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to add impetus to the stock, which has increased more than $140 billion in market value in the latest turnaround.Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftMicr  ( 47 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Meme-stock investor Ryan Cohen has taken a stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and is pushing the e-commerce leader to buy back more of its shares, in a rare case of activism targeting a prominent Chinese firm. Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apar  ( 49 min )

Investors are frequently told to 'buy low' and 'sell high.' But how high should an investment go before being sold? And how can an investor determine the right time to sell?  ( 13 min )

As recently as the 1990s, space exploration and travel were the exclusive domain of national or transnational governments. But in recent years private companies have begun cutting into that governmental dominance – and their encroachment is opening up vistas of opportunity for risk-tolerant investors. Some estimates put the eventual value – say, by the 2030s – of the private space industry at $1 trillion or more. Potential sectors that investors should watch are space tourism, satellite launchin  ( 49 min )

The sixth-largest US bank's loan trends and credit reserves will also be in focus when it reports Q4 results early Wednesday.  ( 1 min )

Het eerste loonstrookje van 2023 komt er binnenkort aan en dat is goed nieuws: in principe gaat elke werknemer erop vooruit. Experts leggen uit wat er anders is aan dit nieuwe loonstrookje en waarom je komend jaar waarschijnlijk meer geld op je bankrekening gestort krijgt.  ( 6 min )

Apple heeft nieuwe uitvoeringen van zijn 14 en 16 inch MacBook Pro aangekondigd. Het uiterlijk van de laptops is niet veranderd. De grootste vernieuwing is de eveneens nieuwe Apple M2 Pro en M2 Max-processor.  ( 3 min )

Enkele tienduizenden klanten van energieleverancier Oxxio krijgen eind deze maand te horen hoe ze worden gecompenseerd voor een fout bij de verhoging van energietarieven.  ( 3 min )

FNV en CNV slepen de overheid voor de rechter om financiële steun te eisen voor zorgmedewerkers die door langdurige coronaklachten niet meer kunnen werken. Volgens de vakbonden weigert de overheid te helpen bij de "urgente financiële nood" van deze zorgmedewerkers. Ze hebben de Staat daarom dinsdag gedagvaard.  ( 4 min )

De Rotterdamse haven heeft de komende jaren vanwege de energietransitie naar schatting tien- tot vijftienduizend extra mensen nodig. Momenteel staan er al meer dan achtduizend vacatures open.  ( 2 min )

Nieuwe regels gaan het opzeggen van een vast energiecontract minder aantrekkelijk maken. Vanaf april 2023 moet je bij het opzeggen van een vast contract een vergoeding betalen die past bij de hoeveelheid energie die je nog zou gaan gebruiken. De strengere regels moeten energiebedrijven motiveren meer vaste contracten aan te bieden.  ( 4 min )

De Chinese economie groeide in het afgelopen jaar met 3 procent, meldt het Chinese statistiekbureau. Dat is het slechtste economische cijfer sinds de krimp van 1,6 procent in 1976.  ( 3 min )

De Europese Commissie (EC) gaat een lijst met bezwaren naar Microsoft sturen, schrijft persbureau Reuters. Daarin zet de toezichthouder alle zorgen over de geplande overname van gameontwikkelaar Activision Blizzard op een rij.  ( 4 min )

De maatschappelijke uitdagingen in ons land zorgen voor meer vraag naar personeel in verschillende sectoren. Zo zijn mensen die bijdragen aan de energietransitie, zoals monteurs van zonnepanelen en duurzaamheidsadviseurs, momenteel zeer gewild.  ( 3 min )

Nederland heeft in november meer goederen uitgevoerd dan in dezelfde maand een jaar eerder. Er werden vooral meer aardolieproducten, machines, apparaten en transportmiddelen geëxporteerd. De uitvoer in ons land steeg in november met 4,8 procent ten opzichte van een jaar eerder.  ( 2 min )

Omdat kippen vanwege de vogelgriep al sinds begin oktober moeten binnenblijven, mogen supermarkten vanaf 25 januari geen vrije-uitloopeieren meer verkopen. De doosjes zijn dan gevuld met scharreleieren. De pluimveesector vreest dat deze aanpassing het vrije-uitloopei de doodsteek geeft.  ( 5 min )

De energie uit zonnepanelen op je dak gaat vanaf 2025 waarschijnlijk minder geld opleveren. Dinsdag debatteert de Tweede Kamer over de afschaffing van de zogeheten salderingsregeling. Deze subsidie zorgde voor de explosieve groei van zonne-energie in Nederland, maar heeft de beste tijd gehad.  ( 6 min )

Het aantal ondernemers van 65 jaar en ouder dat zich heeft ingeschreven bij de Kamer van Koophandel (KVK) is in de afgelopen vijf jaar met ruim 40 procent toegenomen. Volgens KVK-adviseur Angèle Magré voelt een deel van de 65-plussers zich nog veel te jong om te stoppen met werken.  ( 3 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Activist investor Ryan Cohen has taken a stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and is advocating that the Chinese e-commerce company increase repurchases of its own shares.Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyCohen, who enjoyed a wide following among meme stock investors and helpe  ( 46 min )

Cohen first contacted the Chinese e-commerce giant’s board in August to say he saw the company’s shares as undervalued.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Rio Tinto Group, the world’s top iron ore producer, said fourth-quarter shipments of the steelmaking material rose 4% as it sees higher-than-expected copper production in the year ahead.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Population Shrinks for First Time Since 1960s in Seismic ShiftChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsMicrosoft to Add ChatGPT  ( 47 min )

Plaintiff alleges Mr. Musk’s tweets about a potential deal, which never materialized, cost investors billions.  ( 26 min )

The list has profitable Russell 3000 companies in a cyclical industry group, with market capitalizations greater than $5 billion.  ( 13 min )

Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tom Duff Gordon, vice president on International Policy, discusses why the fall of FTX put crypto on policymaker’s radar.  ( 46 min )

The EU is preparing to give Microsoft an antitrust warning in the coming weeks over its deal to purchase Activision Blizzard, according to a new report.  ( 46 min )

Time to boost your financial knowledge.  ( 46 min )

The world’s biggest car maker is ramping up production after three years of disruption, adding to hopes of cheaper cars and shorter waiting times for drivers.  ( 47 min )

Futures inched down, suggesting a recent rally could pause this week.  ( 27 min )

The market is closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Then, earnings from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, United Airlines, Netflix, and Procter & Gamble.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Commodities have the strongest outlook of any asset class in 2023, with a perfect macroeconomic environment and critically low inventories for almost every key raw material, according to the head of commodities research at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked t  ( 47 min )

The stock market ignored news that the U.S. would hit its limit this month. It shouldn’t.  ( 23 min )

Some job postings that have surfaced amid California’s push for pay transparency feature broad compensation ranges. Its transparency law went into effect this month.  ( 47 min )

There is sweeping optimism that Beijing's crackdown on the technology sector that has also hit Tencent and JD.com, is thawing as companies address issues such as market dominance and data sharing.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Canadian home prices fell by the most on record in 2022, as rapidly rising interest rates forced a market adjustment that may have further to go. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingCar Lease Ending Soon? Might Be Time to BuyThe country’s benchmark home price fell 1.6%  ( 48 min )

Tesla is cutting prices so Wall Street is worried that profit margins will be decimated in 2023. Things might turn out better than feared, though.  ( 23 min )

Don’t just consume food, invest in it.  ( 47 min )

Analysts think that Wall Street is too pessimistic on beaten-up names such as Amazon, and that expanding breadth in a global rally will lift big tech stocks.  ( 22 min )

You don’t have to take required minimum distributions from your Roth IRA during your lifetime, but your heirs eventually may have to.  ( 20 min )

With the stock and the semiconductor sector out of favor, here's why these shares are a compelling buy.  ( 13 min )

One in two U.S. parents to adult kids are still helping them pay their bills - so when is it ok to take a step back?  ( 48 min )

Wood's flagship Ark Innovation ETF has shed 55% during the past year and 77% from its February 2021 peak.  ( 12 min )

The game-changing development could have a profound impact on the banking system. But few people still understand it.  ( 26 min )

You earned that money, might as well hold onto it.  ( 47 min )

A recent study done across several different age groups throughout the country revealed a troubling finding about financial literacy among Americans. The study, which surveyed a total of 3,389 adults, showed that the average adult loses about $1,389.06 annually due to … Continue reading → The post This Mistake Is Costing You $1,400: But You Can Fix It appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

eveNearly half of all Americans depend on secondary work to get by. This is largely hidden from BLS and Census bureau data. According to the Census, 7.8% of Americans work more than one job. Having multiple streams of income is rapidly becoming … Continue reading → The post How to Create Multiple Streams of Income appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )

If you want to be rich, many financial experts will suggest you invest. You can become rich in other ways than investing, of course, such as inventing something useful or starting a business. But the genius behind investing is that … Continue reading → The post How to Get Rich Through Investing appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The phrase quadruple witching brings to mind stories that begin, "It was a dark and stormy night…" or folkloric visions of witches flying chaotically on broomsticks across the brightness of a moon. In the context of investing, quadruple witching also … Continue reading → The post When Is Quadruple Witching Day? Should You Invest? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

If someone close to you has died, the last thing you may want to talk about is money. However, in order to honor their final wishes, you'll need to follow their will (if they left one) or potentially go to … Continue reading → The post How to Deposit a Large Cash Inheritance appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

When people hear that a child has a trust fund, they often assume that the child is incredibly rich. That isn’t always the case. There are many reasons why parents and guardians would want to create a trust fund, even … Continue reading → The post How to Create a Trust for a Child appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

The age that retirees must start taking required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b) plans, is 73 this year.  ( 48 min )

At least eight universities have partnered with online sports betting companies, says The New York Times.  ( 48 min )

There is sweeping optimism that Beijing's crackdown on the technology sector that has also hit Tencent and JD.com, is thawing as companies address issues such as market dominance and data sharing.  ( 23 min )

During a recession, investors need to act cautiously but remain vigilant in monitoring the market landscape for opportunities.  ( 18 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Norway’s windfall natural gas revenue drove the nation’s exports to a record last year in a boon for its $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund.Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyThe Nordic country, western Europe’s  ( 47 min )

Top of mind for me this week is Tesla. The company's decision to slash prices has angered recent buyers (one only need to turn to Twitter to view the ire), shareholders are becoming more vocal about the lagging stock price (it fell more than 64% in the past year) and its facing mounting regulatory pressure over Autopilot and its so-called FSD software beta product that promises full self-driving. To be clear, Tesla vehicles are not self driving.  ( 50 min )

Or is it just hot air?  ( 48 min )

Global stocks and U.S. stock-index futures drifted on Monday as investors remain optimistic that inflation is cooling.  ( 22 min )

The ride-hailing company said Monday it had received regulatory approval to resume user registrations immediately.  ( 23 min )

Chevrolet is offering to buy back certain 2022-23 Malibu vehicles that have a defect that hampers their safety features.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingCar Lease Ending Soon? Might Be Time to BuyEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapThe chief executive officer of the Qatar Investment Authority says the sovereign wealth fund supports Elon Musk’s vision for Twitter Inc., despite the turmoil that’s accompanied the US billio  ( 47 min )

Bitcoin and Ether gained in Monday afternoon trading in Asia, along with all other top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- India bought a record amount of Russian oil last month, with the country importing a whopping 33 times more than a year earlier. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers the WorldThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianThe world’s third-biggest crude importer pu  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Global investors are snapping up Chinese blue chips from large consumer staples to financial firms again as the nation’s stocks rally on optimism about a reopening from Covid curbs. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers  ( 47 min )

Crypto markets regained the $1 trillion capitalization mark for the first time since November.  ( 45 min )

A Roth 401(k), unlike a traditional 401(k), allows for tax-free withdrawals in retirement.  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The dollar declined while stocks traded mixed as investors weighed expectations for easing inflation that have fueled January’s rally in riskier assets.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers the WorldThe greenback fell a  ( 49 min )

Kraken, a popular bitcoin change, launched cryptocurrency trading operations 2013.  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Electric-vehicle makers are hoping that an imminent wave of lithium supply will bring relief for their expansion plans after a two-year squeeze, but the battery metal’s die-hard bulls warn of more pain to come if producers fail to deliver.Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The inflation fight in Europe will drag for so long that it will tarnish the appeal of the region’s debt this year, a survey of investors shows.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers the WorldThe European Central Bank’s  ( 49 min )

De verkoop van nieuwbouwwoningen is in het derde kwartaal van vorig jaar met ruim een derde gedaald. Dat is de grootste daling sinds de start van de meting in 2015, blijkt dinsdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS, het Kadaster en het Europese statistiekbureau Eurostat.  ( 3 min )

Van premier Mark Rutte en de Duitse bondskanselier Olaf Schulz tot megasterren als acteur Idris Elba. Veel grote namen zijn deze week in het Zwitserse Davos voor het jaarlijkse World Economic Forum (WEF). Maar de organisatie lijkt zelf weinig macht te hebben, dus waarom eigenlijk? NU.nl legt het uit.  ( 4 min )

Wie een lening wil afsluiten om bijvoorbeeld een auto te kopen, moet daar steeds meer rente over betalen. Zo steeg de laagste rente voor een lening van 50.000 euro van 4,8 procent begin december naar 5,4 procent nu, meldt vergelijkingssite Geld.nl maandag.  ( 3 min )

Goed nieuws deze week: de gasprijs is nog een stuk verder gedaald. Maar wat betekent dat voor onze tarieven en wanneer zien we dat terug op onze energierekening? Vier vragen en antwoorden.  ( 6 min )

De koers van de bitcoin is in zeven dagen tijd met meer dan 20 procent gestegen. Voor een exemplaar van de grootste digitale munt moest je maandagochtend 20.847 dollar (19.244 euro) betalen. Een week eerder was de munt nog ongeveer 17.000 dollar waard.  ( 3 min )

Als het aan toezichthouder ACM ligt, mogen huizenbezitters met zonnepanelen geen gebruik meer maken van de salderingsregeling. Als je zonne-energie teruglevert aan het net, kun je dat nu nog wegstrepen tegen energie die je afneemt. Maar dat zorgt volgens de ACM voor extra kosten bij degenen zonder panelen.  ( 4 min )

Als het aan toezichthouder ACM ligt, mogen huizenbezitters met zonnepanelen geen gebruik meer maken van de salderingsregeling. Als je zonne-energie teruglevert aan het net, kun je dat nu nog wegstrepen tegen energie die je afneemt. Maar dat zorgt volgens de ACM voor extra kosten bij degenen zonder panelen.  ( 4 min )

Er is voor bijna 14 miljoen euro subsidie aangevraagd in de eerste week van de nieuwe subsidieronde voor de aanschaf van een elektrische auto. Dat laat de Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) maandag aan NU.nl weten. Het geld kan gebruikt worden voor de aanschaf of privélease van een nieuwe of gebruikte elektrische auto.  ( 3 min )

Rusland heeft de inkomsten uit olie en gas vorig jaar met bijna 30 procent zien stijgen tot 2,5 biljoen roebel (33,9 miljard euro).  ( 3 min )

De prijs voor 1 megawattuur gas dook maandagochtend voor korte tijd onder de 60 euro. Voor het eerst sinds december 2021 was de gasprijs zo laag.  ( 3 min )

Een aantal alternatieve apps voor Twitter, waaronder Tweetbot en Twitterrific, hebben geen toegang meer tot het sociale netwerk. Elon Musk heeft de toegang zonder aankondiging laten blokkeren.  ( 3 min )

Maaltijdbezorger Just Eat Takeaway gaat boodschappen bezorgen voor de Britse supermarktketen Sainsbury's. De Britse dochter Just Eat gaat die bezorgingen uitvoeren.  ( 3 min )

De krapte op de arbeidsmarkt is nog steeds ongekend, maar toch zijn er ondernemers die creatief zijn en hun werknemers behouden. "Het is heel belangrijk om het zittend personeel niet te vergeten. Zij zijn een bron van kennis en moeten gemotiveerd blijven", zegt Carina Schott, bestuurskundige en organisatiewetenschapper aan de Universiteit Utrecht.  ( 5 min )

Federal employees and military personnel can choose to save for retirement through a Roth TSP or a Roth IRA. Here's how they differ.  ( 26 min )

A carryover basis is a method for determining the tax basis of an asset when it is transferred from one individual to another.  ( 14 min )

Interactive Brokers is expected to have benefited from Fed rate increases and rapid account growth. The company reports results for Q4 2022 after markets close Tuesday.  ( 11 min )

Behavioral Economics is the study of psychology as it relates to the economic decision-making processes of individuals and institutions.  ( 21 min )

Operational risk summarizes the chances a company faces in the course of conducting its daily business activities, procedures, and systems.  ( 21 min )

This week’s cryptocurrencies to watch are Aptos (APT), STEPN (GMT), Gala (GALA), Curve DAO (CRV), Flow (FLOW), and Shiba Inu (SHIB).  ( 13 min )

You don’t have to take required minimum distributions from your Roth IRA during your lifetime, but your heirs eventually may have to.  ( 20 min )

If you fail to take the required minimum distribution (RMD) from your retirement account, then you need to take these steps to avoid a 25% penalty.  ( 17 min )

A semi-secured credit card can often be ideal for people who are a higher credit risk. Learn how it offers a credit line, but it also requires a deposit.  ( 16 min )

During a recession, investors need to act cautiously but remain vigilant in monitoring the market landscape for opportunities.  ( 18 min )

A gift inter vivos, which is Latin for between the living, is a gift or transfer of property that is made during the life of the grantor.  ( 14 min )

A Roth 401(k), unlike a traditional 401(k), allows for tax-free withdrawals in retirement.  ( 15 min )

Here's what to do if you have company stock in a 401(k) and you're leaving your job. It's not what you might think.  ( 22 min )

Whether the Roth 401(k) or the Roth IRA is a better choice depends on age, income, and if you would like to use your savings before retirement.  ( 20 min )

You may be surprised to learn that you owe taxes on these items.  ( 17 min )

A social entrepreneur is a person who pursues an innovative idea with the potential to solve a community problem.  ( 19 min )

Kraken, a popular bitcoin change, launched cryptocurrency trading operations 2013.  ( 15 min )

The differences between Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs lie in the timing of their tax breaks, eligibility standards, and the access they offer.  ( 21 min )

Nikola is a startup company that has yet to generate a profit but has big plans to sell hydrogen-electric trucks and build hydrogen fueling stations.  ( 18 min )

Learn about the costs of franchising a Subway restaurant and all that goes along with becoming an entrepreneur in the restaurant industry.  ( 14 min )

TradeStation and Interactive Brokers focus their tools and cost structures on very frequent traders. If you are an active trader, which is right for you?  ( 21 min )

As if figuring out what to take in school isn't hard enough, you also have to find a way to pay for it.  ( 14 min )

Acorns is a platform allowing members to invest spare change and use banking services for a low fee. It makes money primarily through subscription fees.  ( 13 min )

Co-founder Elon Musk, J.B. Straubel, and Jason Wheeler are three key management executives, directing the development of Tesla Motors Inc in the automotive industry.  ( 13 min )

Here is a step-by-step guide for converting a nondeductible IRA to a Roth IRA and calculating how much you will have to pay in taxes.  ( 16 min )

The modern corporation has its origins in the joint-stock company, but a joint-stock company did not limit shareholder liability for debt.  ( 18 min )

Once you’ve maxed out the thrift savings plan (TSP) matching contributions, you may want to consider the benefits of a Roth individual retirement account.  ( 18 min )

Debt consolidation is combining several loans into one new loan, often with a lower interest rate. Learn how debt consolidation can lower your costs.  ( 19 min )

There is a variety of options to consider when rolling over your 401(k) account to be sure you preserve tax benefits and avoid penalties.  ( 22 min )

The benefits of rolling over your 401(k) into an IRA when you change jobs can include more investment choices, lower fees, and greater control over your money.  ( 21 min )

A premature distribution is taken from an IRA, qualified plan, or tax-deferred annuity paid to a beneficiary under age 59½.  ( 15 min )

Nikola is a startup company that has yet to generate a profit but has big plans to sell hydrogen-electric trucks and build hydrogen fueling stations.  ( 18 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan’s exports of integrated circuit chips rose in 2022 for a seventh consecutive year, further solidifying the economy’s leadership status in a global semiconductor industry that has been roiled by US-China tensions and diversifying supply chains. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says  ( 48 min )

Following his sudden departure from FTX US in September, Brett Harrison describes prolonged tension with Sam Bankman-Fried.  ( 48 min )

The market is closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Then, earnings from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, United Airlines, Netflix, and Procter & Gamble.  ( 23 min )

Anyone can make money when the market is rising. But when the market gets choppy, investors who succeed and thrive are those who have a long-term plan that works.  ( 50 min )

The U.S. debt ceiling showdown, earnings from Netflix and Goldman Sachs, as well as meetings in Davos, will give investors plenty to digest this week.  ( 48 min )

Hoping to maximize recoverable value, the exchange also got approval to unload its subsidiaries and regional arms.  ( 45 min )

Brett Harrison, former head of FTX US, said he wasn’t aware of and didn't participate in the “criminal scheme” involving the company.  ( 25 min )

Here is a step-by-step guide for converting a nondeductible IRA to a Roth IRA and calculating how much you will have to pay in taxes.  ( 16 min )

Stocks rallied again, with the S&P 500 climbing 2.7% last week. The index is now up 11.8% from its October 12 closing low of 3,577.03 and down 16.6% from its January 3, 2022 closing high of 4,796.56.  ( 54 min )

Cryptocurrency was linked to disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried.  ( 10 min )

Goldman Sachs once again cuts its home price outlook. Here are the regional numbers.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stock-market investors hoping for a breather after a brutally volatile 2022 have history — and options traders — on their side. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThe Apartment Market Is About to Get Ugly‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersWith a slowdown in inflation buttressing  ( 48 min )

Silvergate got propped up by the Federal Home Loan Bank system created in 1932.  ( 48 min )

These recently downgraded names are displaying both quantitative and technical deterioration.  ( 12 min )

The global business elite will gather in the mountains of Davos, Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum. Meanwhile, U.S. investors will digest the latest retail sales data and a big wave of corporate earnings results.  ( 50 min )

The global business elite will gather in the mountains of Davos, Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum. Meanwhile, U.S. investors will digest the latest retail sales data and a big wave of corporate earnings results.  ( 50 min )

Among this past week's most significant analyst rating changes, Alibaba was stamped with Conviction Buy at Goldman and CarMax was cut at JPMorgan. Here are all of this past week's most significant analyst rating changes, and insights behind the moves, all covered first on InvestingPro. Sign up for comprehensive, rapid-fire coverage of market-moving analyst-rating shifts.  ( 48 min )

Inflation is still high, meaning workers have every reason — and every opportunity — to act now.  ( 48 min )

Savings and money market accounts hit record-high interest rates in 2022. Here’s why savers should be excited about 2023.  ( 48 min )

Social Security Disability pays you the amount you'd receive at your full retirement age. If you're between age 62 and 67, you may find yourself running low on cash while waiting for a favorable disability decision. Taking Social Security retirement … Continue reading → The post Retiring at 62 to 67 While Waiting for Disability: A Guide appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

When someone close to you dies, it can be hard to think about finances but there are several potential financial events that can come at you quickly. One consideration you may want to think about is life insurance. If you're … Continue reading → The post What Is a Death Benefit? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The era of easy money is coming to a close and value investing may be due for a comeback. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its plan to cool off red hot inflation by curtailing monthly bond purchases by March … Continue reading → The post Why It May Be Time to Turn to Value Investing appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

I'm retired and living on Social Security and food stamps. I have all my money in two conservative retirement accounts. I cannot contribute any money to them. I plan on taking distributions in five years. What's the best course of … Continue reading → The post Ask An Advisor: I Live on Social Security and Food Stamps. Can I Protect My Investments in a Down Market? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Old age and a fixed income does not preclude you from getting a home loan. You may not qualify for a larger mortgage that requires more earned income, you can still get a home loan with Social Security alone. However, … Continue reading → The post Getting a Mortgage With Only Social Security Income appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

The year 2023 brings changes to the rules, limits and options on all kinds of federal programs and Medicare is no exception. Roughly 65 million senior citizens who rely on Medicare for health coverage will pay less for several things, … Continue reading → The post 6 Medicare Changes in 2023, Including Free Shingles Vaccines and Negotiable Prescription Prices appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Sin is in.  ( 47 min )

The prices of the most popular cryptocurrency have been on an upward slope for several days now.  ( 13 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers the WorldGoldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its price forecasts for aluminum, saying higher demand in Europe and China could lead to supply shortages.The metal will probably average $3  ( 47 min )

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being utilized in multiple applications. From image recognition to healthcare, e-commerce to advertising to credit scoring and many other industries - all are making use of AI’s human-like capabilities. And with computing power continuously improving, it is set to get more prevalent over time. One recent example of its impact is ChatGPT – the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched last November. The tool has quickly caught the public’s imagination wit  ( 48 min )

Many Americans compromise their own long-term financial security to care for loved ones.  ( 50 min )

Is it time for a new approach or was 2022 just a very bad year?  ( 24 min )

Managers say opportunities remain despite an uncertain economic outlook.  ( 24 min )

Executives say farming programs designed to capture carbon dioxide in fields offer long-term benefits including healthier soil, and they provide extra cash.  ( 25 min )

Competitors, regulators and an economic slowdown have started to make a meaningful dent in the fortunes of the largest tech companies.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US government’s climate envoy, John Kerry, said natural gas can play a role in slowing the planet’s warming, but only if producers accelerate efforts to capture their carbon emissions.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That  ( 47 min )

It’s mid-January now, and 2023 is into full swing. The holidays are behind us, and the future ahead of us has yet to be written – and what better time than now to start setting up a stock portfolio to carry into that future. The key to success remains the same as always, finding the right stocks that are primed for gains and solid returns. Recognizing them is the trick. That’s where the Smart Score comes in. Based on TipRanks’ advanced AI algorithms, the Smart Score collects data on all of Wall  ( 49 min )

Shanghai, the financial and commercial hub of China, has pledged to roll out more relief measures to support ailing small businesses hit hard by past pandemic curbs, as the metropolis pursues a consumption-led economic recovery this year. That commitment was made on Sunday by Mayor Gong Zheng, who said economic sweeteners like tax cuts and government subsidies are in the works in line with the city's goal this year to achieve a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 5.5 per cent. "Local com  ( 48 min )

When Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited the city state's fintech festival in November, he assuredly got with the programme and bought his coffee online from popular local chain Huggs by using the Alipay+ QR code. That order appeared to signify, in a nutshell, how Singapore has embraced digital transactions and the businesses that support them, as the country successfully emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic and all the disruptions it had caused. "Covid-19 definitely was a cataly  ( 50 min )

The passage of Secure 2.0 means retirees get an extra year before they need to start taking required minimum distributions. But waiting isn't always a good idea.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianPlane Crashes in Nepal With 72 People on Board; Survivors Found‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceAn unprecedented chunk of the global diesel market, the workhorse fuel of the global economy, is just weeks away from being subject to aggressive san  ( 51 min )

There is a variety of options to consider when rolling over your 401(k) account to be sure you preserve tax benefits and avoid penalties.  ( 22 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )

The Seattle-based retailer has launched a search for a successor to Teri Bariquit and will consider internal and external candidates.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Anthony Scaramucci said he is investing in a company set up by Brett Harrison, the former president of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX US.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s Subramanian‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceChina Reports Almost 60,000 Covid-Related Deaths in a MonthScaramucci  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese tech stocks are suddenly back in Wall Street’s favor, but that doesn’t mean investors and analysts expect the sector to regain its former glory any time soon — if ever.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary Data‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault  ( 47 min )

The benefits of rolling over your 401(k) into an IRA when you change jobs can include more investment choices, lower fees, and greater control over your money.  ( 21 min )

Nederland krijgt steeds minder café-eigenaren. Dit komt onder meer door hogere kosten, de lockdowns en doordat cafés worden omgebouwd tot bijvoorbeeld een lunchroom of koffiezaak.  ( 4 min )

Elke dag naar de super om de hoek of één keer per week alle koopjes af? Met de huidige kostencrisis zijn we kritischer op onze uitgaven, ook in de supermarkt. In de rubriek Het Bonnetje spreken we elke week met een Nederlander over zijn supermarktstrategie in tijden van inflatie.  ( 6 min )

Nederland krijgt steeds minder café-eigenaren. Dit komt onder meer door hogere kosten, de lockdowns en doordat cafés worden omgebouwd tot bijvoorbeeld een lunchroom of koffiezaak.  ( 4 min )

Nederland krijgt steeds minder café-eigenaren. Dit komt onder meer door hogere kosten, de lockdowns en doordat cafés worden omgebouwd tot bijvoorbeeld een lunchroom of koffiezaak.  ( 4 min )

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the amounts you must take from tax-deferred retirement accounts. Here’s how to avoid costly errors.  ( 17 min )

Coca-Cola's astronomical ad spending is a smart move to stay ahead of its competitors and gain more market share.  ( 15 min )

A Roth IRA and 401(k) are both great tax-saving vehicles for retirement dollars, but check out the differences before you pick one over the other.  ( 21 min )

Neoclassical economics links supply and demand to the individual consumer's perception of a product's value rather than the cost of its production.  ( 18 min )

If you are employed in the public sector or work for a non-profit, you may have access to one or both of these retirement savings plans.  ( 21 min )

Predictive modeling uses known results to create, process, and validate a model that can be used to forecast future outcomes.  ( 15 min )

The eToro and Webull investing platforms have grown in popularity in recent years; however, Webull offers more sophisticated trading features.  ( 17 min )

There were 21 tax changes linked to the passage of the ACA in 2010. Three key taxes were repealed in 2019. Find out what the ACA tax situation is today.  ( 21 min )

Cryptocurrency is considered an alternative investment and under certain conditions can be placed into a retirement account. Learn how it works.  ( 16 min )

Morgan Stanley's fourth-quarter results will likely show substantial downturns in asset management and investment banking revenues.  ( 12 min )

The 401(k) plan has become the most popular retirement option for U.S. workers. Here's why—and how they work.  ( 21 min )

Roth 401(k) and 403(b) plans can beat traditional plans over the long term by providing tax savings at retirement.  ( 16 min )

Learn about the definition of a qualified retirement plan and some of the features and benefits of individual retirement accounts (IRAs).  ( 16 min )

A capital asset is an asset with a useful life longer than a year that is not intended for sale in the regular course of the business's operation.  ( 20 min )

Explore the investment options available to and restrictions on account holders who choose a self-directed IRA as their retirement account.  ( 14 min )

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the amounts you must take from tax-deferred retirement accounts. Here’s how to avoid costly errors.  ( 17 min )

Visual Capitalist compiled an infographic on electricity generation per source in the states and provinces of the U.S. and Canada  ( 47 min )

A Roth IRA and 401(k) are both great tax-saving vehicles for retirement dollars, but check out the differences before you pick one over the other.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Editor’s Note: Welcome to Credit Weekly, where Bloomberg’s global team of reporters will catch you up on the hottest stories of the past week while also offering you a peek into what to expect in credit markets for the days ahead.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianHug  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The emerging consensus that the Federal Reserve will raise rates only one or two more times has ushered in a new set of dilemmas for bond investors, who now must decide which parts of the market will fare best under the circumstances.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary Data‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Ca  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Union Pacific Corp. and poultry producer Foster Farms said enough corn shipments have been made to replenish feed stocks after delayed trains in recent months caused inventories to drop to critical levels. Millions of chickens at Foster Farms facilities were at risk of going unfed because of the rail delays.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s  ( 47 min )

If you are employed in the public sector or work for a non-profit, you may have access to one or both of these retirement savings plans.  ( 21 min )

The cable and internet giant's Xfinity brand has a deal that looks a lot like it's upstart rival but you need to look closer.  ( 11 min )

Several large corporations have apparently paused their Twitter accounts following Elon Musk's takeover of the social media platform.  ( 14 min )

In your 30s, responsibilities pick up. You’re likely to buy your first home and grow your family. Marriage, a mortgage and little mouths to feed can drain your earnings. Here are some tips on how to save as the costs add up.  ( 50 min )

Caterpillar stock heads for fourth straight record close after BofA's Feniger becomes the top Wall Street bull after rating upgrade.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- With job cuts mounting across tech, finance and other industries, why wait to get fired when you can skip directly to being hired?Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers the WorldThe move, called “career cushioning,” invo  ( 48 min )

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 24 min )

Earlier this year, in May, claims were made that Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates owned the majority of America’s farmland. While that is false, with the billionaire amassing nearly 270,000 acres of farmland across the country, compared to 900 million total farm acres, a different billionaire privately owns 2.2 million acres, making him the largest landowner in the U.S. John Malone, the former CEO of Tele-Communications Inc., which AT&T Inc. purchased for more than $50 billion in 1999, has a  ( 46 min )

The world leader in electric vehicles has just chosen between its margins and sales volumes.  ( 16 min )

Cook will receive $49 million in 2023, a bit less than half his compensation from the previous year.  ( 12 min )

Last year made homeownership even harder for young adults, who already struggled with first-time home buying. What Happened: Millennials are no longer the largest demographic of homebuyers, as they were in 2020 and 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) 2022 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers study. Instead, buyers between the ages of 55 and 74, who have made up 44% of all house purchases so far this year, are in the lead. If you’re in the market looking for a home, new c  ( 46 min )

The average interest rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen by three-quarters of a percentage point since mid-November.  ( 48 min )

A federal judge has denied Elon Musk’s request to move his upcoming trial against a group of Tesla shareholders to Texas. Musk's legal team had argued he wouldn't get a fair trial due to a biased jury pool.  ( 46 min )

Tesla has become the world leader in electric vehicles. But 14 years ago, the automaker was desperate.  ( 13 min )

The IRS hasn't made its intentions clear, but it has an attorney assigned to the case—and tax experts say there’s good reason for that.  ( 47 min )

The disgraced former crypto king continues to tell a version of events that ignores regulators' allegations against him.  ( 11 min )

With pandemic-era changes gone, many taxpayers might see smaller refunds, especially lower-income families.  ( 49 min )

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has spiked above the the $21,000 mark on Saturday.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The S&P 500 is technically still mired in a bear market, but a closer look below the surface shows that most of its stocks are in the midst of a big rally.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary Data‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By JudgeThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceWhile the benc  ( 47 min )

IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat at the 2023 ICR Conference with Falcon’s Beyond CFO, Jo Merrill and Executive Chairman of the Board, Scott Demerau. The in-person interview featured was joined by IPO […]  ( 46 min )

In TRUST they trust.  ( 47 min )

IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat at the 2023 ICR Conference with Sharon John, President & CEO and Voin Todorovic, CFO of Build-A-Bear. The in-person interview was joined by IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John […]  ( 46 min )

Stocks were down big in 2022—and market watchers expect more of the same in 2023, at least at the start. Here’s how investors should invest to thrive in 2023, according to market analysts.  ( 49 min )

With the U.S. on track to hit the debt ceiling limit next week, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns 'extraordinary measures' will be taken to navigate the crisis.  ( 47 min )

The New York congressman, under scrutiny for his finances and lies about his past, was paid by the Florida-based company, now in receivership after it was sued by the regulator.  ( 26 min )

One of the longstanding American dreams is to become a millionaire, even if that doesn't mean what it used to, but how do you go about it? The median lifetime earnings for all workers is $1.7 million, according to research … Continue reading → The post How to Become a Millionaire appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

There's a huge cost-of-living increase coming to Social Security recipients this year – the largest adjustment since 1981, thanks to pandemic-prompted inflation. But that's not the only change coming. Other dollar limits on Social Security payroll taxes, taxes on benefits, … Continue reading → The post You Need to Know About These Major Social Security Changes in 2023 appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Investing is frequently filled with complicated jargon that can make it difficult to understand how your investments are actually performing. The Capital Gains Yield is one of these terms. While most brokerages calculate this number for you on all of … Continue reading → The post What Is Capital Gains Yield appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

As 2023 begins, advisors are looking ahead to the policy and tax changes impacting their high-net-worth clients. Those include changes stemming from the passage of Secure 2.0 Act. Read on for the 2023 policy and tax changes that advisors expect … Continue reading → The post Policy and Tax Changes Impacting High-Net-Worth Clients in 2023 appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Many retirees plan to earn extra income to supplement their retirement spending. But how much can a retired person earn without paying taxes? The answer to this question varies based on your situation. Understanding the tax rules surrounding retiree income can … Continue reading → The post How Much Can a Retired Person Earn Without Paying Taxes? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Just as investors are celebrating the prospect of peak inflation and potential for a soft landing, this earnings season is likely to show there’s still plenty that should keep them up at night.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary Data‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By JudgeThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpYellen Says US to Take Extraordinar  ( 49 min )

Delta’s fourth-quarter results beat analysts’ top and bottom line estimates, but its stock fell 4.4% premarket on weak guidance  ( 24 min )

There's still a lot to like about Amazon stock, even though the company's coming off a hard year, JMP Securities Equity Research Analyst Nick Jones recently told Yahoo Finance Live.  ( 48 min )

These companies have achieved such long dividend growth streaks thanks to a meaningful business moat and resilience to recessions.  ( 23 min )

And how you can turn their financial success into your own.  ( 48 min )

Big banks including JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Bank of America all reported quarterly results on Friday. These firms collectively sent a clear message to investors — we are preparing for a downturn.  ( 49 min )

Ramsey’s not mad at Gen Z, he’s just disappointed.  ( 48 min )

Plug Power hopes to be profitable for the first time in its 25-year history on the back of a new law.  ( 25 min )

Two Chinese state airlines announced on Friday they would delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), adding to a list of state-owned companies withdrawing from US capital markets amid tightened scrutiny by Washington. China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines said they would voluntarily delist and deregister their American depositary receipts (ADRs) and underlying H shares under the United States Securities Exchange Act, according to separate filings to the Hong Kong stock exchange  ( 48 min )

The utility said it will boost its quarterly disbursement to 24 cents a share from 22.5 cents.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s Subramanian‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceChina Reports Almost 60,000 Covid-Related Deaths in a MonthAfter years of playing second fiddle to the US, European assets are now charging ahead and leaving Wall Street in the dust.Euro-area equity markets are u  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianPlane Crashes in Nepal With 72 People on Board; Survivors Found‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceNatural gas markets could whipsaw for the next several years because there’s still too little supply to meet rising demand, according to the energy m  ( 47 min )

From M&A to partnerships, expect a lot of healthcare action in 2023.  ( 23 min )

MYGAs and fixed index annuities are worth considering with interest rates on the rise. Advice on how to make them work for you.  ( 22 min )

Recent shortages and fears of China’s ambitions to dominate the industry have led to a frenetic effort to rev up U.S. production. But securing the supply of semiconductors will be complicated.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin surged over $21,000 on Saturday amid optimism that it may have bottomed and inflation may have peaked.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By Judge‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersYellen Says US to Take Extraordinary Steps to Avert a DefaultThe largest cryptocurrency rose as much as 7.5% to $21,29  ( 45 min )

Falling prices could hurt profit margins, especially if wages continue to hold up.  ( 23 min )

Martin Marietta can weather both inflationary and deflationary environments, and despite the weakening economy, its outlook for growth is improving.  ( 22 min )

When investors end up positioned the same way in the same sectors and stocks, it’s a recipe for volatility and disappointment as conditions change.  ( 23 min )

At the Barron's 2023 Roundtable, 10 panelists engaged in a wide-ranging macro discussion about the economy, financial markets, and more. Plus, 9 stock picks.  ( 113 min )

The activist investor gets a lot of things right about what’s wrong with Disney, though the biggest problem—Disney+—may require not just cutting costs but a longer-term change throughout the streaming industry. And that will take time.  ( 23 min )

Cryptocurrency is considered an alternative investment and under certain conditions can be placed into a retirement account. Learn how it works.  ( 16 min )

The stock market ignored news that the U.S. would hit its limit this month. It shouldn’t.  ( 23 min )

The retailer saw its stock surge this week, despite a dire earnings report and a filing that says it’s considering entering bankruptcy. Institutions and analysts have fled, putting Reddit’s WallStreetBets at the center of the action.  ( 23 min )

Endava provides specialized tech workers to fintech and other companies—and stands to grow even in a recession. Its stock appears underpriced.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- From Beijing’s accelerating pivot away from Covid Zero to the deep distrust of President Xi Jinping among American investors, here’s my roundup of this week’s key developments in China markets. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By Judge‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersYellen Says US to Take Extraordina  ( 49 min )

The 401(k) plan has become the most popular retirement option for U.S. workers. Here's why—and how they work.  ( 21 min )

Last night, at an industry event hosted in San Francisco by this editor, venture capitalist Alfred Lin of Sequoia Capital sat down for a one-on-one conversation about the evolution of his storied investment firm, which has enjoyed a largely unblemished record of stunning success -- a record since marred by its roughly $200 million investment in the crypto currency exchange FTX. The investment, once a source of pride for the firm, has tarnished not only Sequoia but also Lin, who led the deal on behalf of Sequoia and who was also the firm's point of contact with CEO Sam Bankman-Fried for a year and a half.  ( 47 min )

Explore the investment options available to and restrictions on account holders who choose a self-directed IRA as their retirement account.  ( 14 min )

Bij veel ouders staat het op het lijstje bij de geboorte: een spaarrekening openen voor je kind. Bijna elke bank heeft een speciale kinderspaarrekening. Ze zijn vaak gratis en hebben meestal een ietsje hogere rente dan reguliere rekeningen. Hoe werkt dat precies?  ( 7 min )

Voor een nieuwe smartphone kun je dik duizend euro betalen, maar voor een paar honderd euro heb je ook een uitstekend exemplaar. We zetten de beste middenklassers van het moment op een rij.  ( 6 min )

Vanaf zondag is Kroatië officieel het twintigste land waar uitsluitend kan worden betaald met de euro. Hoewel de munt Kroatië verder zou moeten helpen, zien inwoners van het land de prijzen plotseling stijgen na de invoering van de Europese eenheidsmunt. Wat is er aan de hand?  ( 5 min )

Morgan Stanley's fourth-quarter results will likely show substantial downturns in asset management and investment banking revenues.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock indexes advanced on Jan. 13, heading into the long weekend on a high note with strong bank earnings reinforcing positive signals on inflation.  ( 1 min )

An individual retirement annuity is an investment vehicle—similar to an individual retirement account—that is offered by insurance companies.  ( 17 min )

U.S. stock indexes advanced on Jan. 13, heading into the long weekend on a high note with strong bank earnings reinforcing positive signals on inflation.  ( 10 min )

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress that the U.S. will reach its debt limit on January 19, at which point the Treasury will need to take 'extraordinary measures' to avert default.  ( 10 min )

Phase out refers to the gradual reduction of a tax credit a taxpayer is eligible to utilize as their income approaches relevant qualifying limits.  ( 13 min )

Understand if a person needs to file a tax return every year. Learn the benefits of filing a yearly income tax return even if your income is low.  ( 15 min )

Consumer lending losses and downturns in mergers and stock offerings likely lowered Goldman profits in Q4.  ( 14 min )

Marginal utility is the additional satisfaction a consumer gets from having one more unit of a good or service.  ( 20 min )

Qualified and ordinary dividends are taxed differently and reported in separate boxes on Internal Revenue Service Form 1099-DIV.  ( 14 min )

The crowding out effect is an economic theory arguing that rising public sector spending drives down or even eliminates private sector spending.  ( 17 min )

Student loan debt isn't being shouldered equally by all age groups, with millennials and Gen X borrowers having particularly high balances in 2021.  ( 23 min )

A solvency ratio is a key metric used to measure an enterprise’s ability to meet its debt and other obligations.  ( 21 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have plunged almost two-thirds of a point in the past week, with the current average setting a four-month low.  ( 11 min )

Apple CEO Tim Cook will receive a 40% cut to his target compensation in 2023 following the company’s latest shareholder vote.  ( 11 min )

If the 401(k) plan you have at work isn't as good as you think it should be, here is how to make a persuasive case for improving it.  ( 17 min )

The airline is predicted to report a third straight quarter of profitability and revenue climbing by almost half when it reports results after markets close on Jan. 17.  ( 12 min )

Generation-skipping transfer tax is a federal tax on a transfer of property by gift or inheritance to a beneficiary that meets certain requirements.  ( 16 min )

You can invest your emergency fund money, but you'll want to ensure you can access it easily so that you can use it for unexpected expenses. Learn about your options.  ( 17 min )

Prices on low- and high-end Tesla vehicles have dropped by up to $21,000 in the U.S. and Europe alongside recent price cuts in China.  ( 11 min )

The child and dependent care credit helps you pay for childcare expenses and the care of other qualifying individuals while you work or look for work.  ( 19 min )

Amid the high-profile spat with crypto lender Genesis for over $900 million, both crypto firms are accused of selling the lending product Earn as unregistered securities.  ( 11 min )

A land flip is when a group of buyers trades a piece of land among themselves in order to artificially inflate the value of the property.  ( 15 min )

Learn the functions of the U.S. Treasury and find out how and why it issues debt.  ( 18 min )

Fidelity has expanded operations in recent decades, now offering brokerage services to all types of clientele, while T. Rowe Price continues a focus on high net worth individuals.  ( 18 min )

Penetration pricing is a marketing strategy implemented to draw customers to a new product or service.  ( 21 min )

Incorporation is the legal process by which a business entity is formed. A corporation is a separate legal entity from its owners.  ( 22 min )

The U.S. still led in total patents in 2022, but Asian electronics companies took four of the five top spots. China came in third, but is surging.  ( 22 min )

Pivot to high-margin products has left energy giant well-positioned. Also, Wall Street opinions on International Flavors & Fragrances, Tempur Sealy International, Volkswagen, Cutera, and AutoNation. Street opinions on International Flavors & Fragrances, Tempur Sealy International, Volkswagen, Cutera, and AutoNation.  ( 23 min )

The Winklevoss brothers hit it big in crypto after the Facebook settlement—but now they’re in a $900M spat and the Gemini faces charges.  ( 48 min )

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Bank of America Corp. executives put an emphasis on the company's gains in net interest income, which boosted its fourth-quarter revenue, as interest rates climbed most of 2022.  ( 16 min )

The U.S. economy is likely headed for a recession in 2023, according to Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, who is preparing for a mild downturn this year.  ( 47 min )

The San Francisco bank still has higher headcount and expenses than rivals with more complex operations, the CEO said.  ( 16 min )

The newly disclosed figure reveals a costly toll since 2020 of the Wall Street firm’s push to build out Main Street businesses.  ( 25 min )

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The layoffs will affect factory workers in Fremont and Livermore.  ( 15 min )

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Bed Bath & Beyond says it's in talks with lenders to finance the company during bankruptcy proceedings.  ( 23 min )

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After years of scrimping and saving, investing wisely and working diligently your reward could be the luxury of an early retirement – and a big drop in your IQ. New research conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New … Continue reading → The post Will Early Retirement Rot Your Brain? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve policy makers put markets on notice in their last meeting minutes. Runups in risky assets were a concern, fueling an “unwarranted easing in financial conditions” that bedeviled their efforts to cool inflation. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By Judge‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersYe  ( 49 min )

Nikola said it is moving its battery manufacturing operations from California to Arizona to bring truck assembly, fuel cell power module assembly, and battery module and pack production under one roof.  ( 15 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The country’s two largest banks just put rivals on notice: they’re finally prepared to pay out more to savers demanding higher yields on their deposits.Most Read from BloombergThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayWall Street’s Lucrative Leveraged-Debt Machine Is Breaking DownTesla Slashes Prices Up to 20% in Broad Bid to Boost SalesS&P 500 Within a Whisker of 4,000 in Stock Rebound: Markets WrapAfter a year of relent  ( 46 min )

A new year often brings new hope for the stock market, and after the terrible performance of real estate investment trusts (REITs) in 2022, it’s refreshing to see analysts coming out with improved forecasts for the same REITs that were downgraded so heavily last year. Healthcare is one area of the overall market often cited as being recession resistant, and with fears of a 2023 recession pervading the market, several analysts are turning their attention to this sector in a positive way. Take a l  ( 48 min )

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A few months ago, Jennifer Harris was awarded $366 million, after suing FedEx Corporate Services, a subsidiary of FedEx. Now, FedEx has filed a motion, in an effort to get a new trial or reduced damages.  ( 18 min )

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on two cases tied to Section 230, which protects Internet companies from lawsuits over user-generated content.  ( 22 min )

Bank of America’s Savita Subramanian thinks the S&P 500 in 2023 could touch 4,600, but bottom out at 3,000, or about a 25% slump from current levels.  ( 24 min )

There's no shortage of budgeting and spending rules when it comes to personal finance. One says you shouldn't spend more than 30% of your monthly income on housing. Another says to always save 10% of your income. Don't take more … Continue reading → The post Are You Using the Golden Ratio of Finance? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

The bank results come a day after December inflation data showed more signs of easing.  ( 27 min )

Bitcoin has risen more than 15% thus far this year, and is holding above $19,000 for the first time in a month.  ( 45 min )

Tracking technology following a Canadian accountant's every move on her laptop showed she engaged in "time theft."  ( 46 min )

Novavax (NVAX) is readying its forces to be a fully commercially-licensed company by the end of 2023, with a strong balance sheet and the workforce to achieve the endpoint.  ( 47 min )

The Twitter and Tesla CEO will get "complete financial flexibility" this year, predicts VC Chamath Palihapitiya.  ( 47 min )

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Gold prices on Friday mark their first settlement above $1,900 an ounce since April, with prices for the most-active futures contract reaching a "golden cross."  ( 25 min )

The Japanese yen surges to a seven-month high as traders bet the Bank of Japan will finally give up on ultraloose monetary policy.  ( 27 min )

'We think it is likely by late summer or early fall,' says BofA rates strategist Ralph Axel.  ( 13 min )

A brutal year for tech stocks makes this a promising time to consider ETFs holding tech names. Mean reversion suggests semiconductor and software ETFs should be at the top of the list.  ( 21 min )

Nikola Corp (NASDAQ: NKLA) said it is moving its battery manufacturing from Cypress, California, to its Arizona manufacturing facility. The move will bring Nikola's truck assembly, fuel cell power module assembly, and battery module and pack production under one roof. It also will include battery line automation to improve quality and increase efficiencies. The company intends to maintain manufacturing operations in Cypress through the end of Q2 2023 while it works through a transition plan. Als  ( 45 min )

The lease is one of five Microsoft holds on the Eastside that is set to expire by 2025. So far, the company has confirmed it will give up nearly 1.7 million square feet.  ( 16 min )

Crypto exchange FTX (FTT/USD) bought a 30% stake in SkyBridge Capital in September before the crypto company filed for bankruptcy in November. SkyBridge's founder Anthony Scaramucci said the investment firm can buyback, but the issue will likely take months to resolve. "We're waiting for the clearance from the bankruptcy people, the lawyers, and the investment bankers to figure out exactly what we're going to be buying back and when," Scaramucci told CNBC, adding that the situation likely won't  ( 45 min )

Presley, who inherited Elvis Presley's fortune, once claimed she had suffered an "11-year odyssey to financial ruin."  ( 46 min )

Workers are prematurely tapping their retirement savings, a sign that households are coming under increased financial pressure, a troubling development that's likely to get worse if the U.S. economy falls into recession in the coming months. According to the recent … Continue reading → The post Vanguard Says Workers Are Tapping Retirement Money Early, Recommends These Better Options appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Wall Street banks are building cash reserves to cope with a “mild recession.” It’s a more optimistic outlook than some CEOs have previously offered.  ( 49 min )

Shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group jumped in early trading Friday, a sign of green shoots in what’s otherwise been a frozen IPO market. The property and casualty insurer opened at $18.90 in its stock-market debut, up 26% from its [$15 initial public offering price](https://www.wsj.com/live  ( 26 min )

Pepsi's Zero Sugar products will soon taste very different.  ( 14 min )

Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi's clothing brand The Messi Store made its U.S. market debut on Friday, with the stock jumping more than 200%.  ( 47 min )

Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi's clothing brand The Messi Store made its U.S. market debut on Friday, with the stock jumping more than 200%.  ( 46 min )

Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi's clothing brand The Messi Store made its U.S. market debut on Friday, with the stock jumping more than 200%.  ( 47 min )

Nikola Corp. said Friday that it will move its battery-making manufacturing operations to Arizona from California, as the Phoenix-based electric vehicle...  ( 23 min )

The New York Times has reported that Bed Bath & Beyond is the in the process of selling chief assets like Buy Buy baby to Sycamore Partners in New York.  ( 47 min )

The year ahead is promising not to be an easy one for investors as a recession threat looms, but Bank of America offers advice on when things might get easier  ( 24 min )

The cruise line has accomplished something that passengers should be happy about (even if they don't know it happened).  ( 12 min )

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a conditional loan of $700 million Friday to an Australian mining company to pursue a lithium project still facing environmental hurdles in Nevada as the U.S. seeks domestic supplies for a key component in electric vehicle batteries. The move ups the ante in what's already a high-stakes battle over President Joe Biden's energy agenda and conservationists fighting to protect an endangered wildflower found only at the proposed mine site on a high desert ridge halfway between Reno and Las Vegas. Ioneer Ltd. has hoped to begin mining at Rhyolite Ridge by 2026 in Esmerelda County.  ( 49 min )

Analysts think that Wall Street is too pessimistic on beaten-up names such as Amazon, and that expanding breadth in a global rally will lift big tech stocks.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said that the US economy is still facing a recession this year, despite encouraging news in recent weeks.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By Judge‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpYellen Says US to Take Extraordinary Steps to Avert a Default“One has to be care  ( 47 min )

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The IRS grants waivers for the steep 50% penalty, but things could change when the fine is reduced.  ( 26 min )

The size of provisions are scaring Wall Street a little right now.  ( 18 min )

Analyst Noah Poponak, is more concerned about U.S. debt and its impact on defense spending. He downgraded Lockheed, Northrop, and Raytheon.  ( 22 min )

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JPMorgan Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said Friday the bank made a “huge mistake” when it paid $175 million for a startup that [it now says was a giant fraud.](https://www.wsj.com/articles/jpmorgan-bought-college-financial-aid-platform-for-175-millionand-now-says-most-of-its-users-were-fake-1167347057  ( 28 min )

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures showed that inflation is still easing, having dropped for the 6th consecutive month. The CPI for December rose by 6.5% from the same period a year ago and fell by 0.1% compared to November, thereby meeting Street expectations. There are still areas of concern, though, such as services inflation, which might put a spanner in the works for investors hoping the latest readout will cause the Fed to put the brakes on its rate-hiking endeavors. Additionall  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon called the firm’s botched acquisition of college financial-planning website Frank “a huge mistake” and vowed to share takeaways at a later date. Most Read from BloombergThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileTesla Slashes Prices Up to 20% in Broad Bid to Boost SalesUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track  ( 46 min )

Think of all the other ways you could use your home office.  ( 48 min )

The world leader in electric vehicles has just chosen between its margins and sales volumes.  ( 16 min )

So you have $3 million to invest. Maybe you saved up meticulously and well. Maybe you sold your company or wrote a best-selling novel. Maybe you simply won the lottery (fun in theory, but not a financial plan we recommend). First … Continue reading → The post How to Invest $3 Million: 4 Smart Investments appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

If you have $200,000 to invest, there are many ways to make your money grow. Let's take a look at how you can invest in the stock market, real estate and other common investments, while keeping a few practical tips … Continue reading → The post How to Invest 200k? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

A critical Social Security fund is projected to run out by 2034 — but that could happen even sooner.  ( 48 min )

After stagnating at depressed levels for a month, Bitcoin has soared to the highest levels since FTX's collapse.  ( 22 min )

The bank is among those to benefit most from the Federal Reserve’s string of interest-rate increases.  ( 23 min )

U.S.'s largest banks by market cap top their profit targets its earnings target but CEO Jamie Dimon warns of uncertain economic times ahead  ( 27 min )

Wells Fargo posts fourth-quarter earnings of 67 cents a share, topping estimates by 7 cents.  ( 22 min )

Citigroup Inc. is finally out of the gate with its fourth-quarter earnings Friday. Here's what you need to know: Profit fell 21% to $2.51 billion, or $1.16 per share. Wall Street had forecast $1.14 per share. Revenue rose 6% to $18 billion. Analysts expected $17.96 billion, accordin  ( 24 min )

Carvana Co. is cutting more staff as sales fall and it tries to rein in costs and conserve cash to cover more than $7 billion of debt, the Wall Street...  ( 23 min )

U.S. stock futures edged lower ahead of the open Friday amid key earnings reports from financial heavyweights.  ( 47 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp. traders beat analysts’ estimates as they reaped the benefits of dramatic market swings, and lending income rose along with interest rates while falling short of expectations.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpGoogle, Nvidia Express Concerns to FTC About Micros  ( 48 min )

The space tourism startup has made some changes at the top as the company prepares to launch commercial space flight service later this year.  ( 22 min )

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Plus, why a high-interest savings account with few hoops to jump through might be a better alternative to bonus chasing.  ( 24 min )

The bank’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, said the economy remains strong, though he cautioned about headwinds such as the war in Ukraine and high inflation.  ( 23 min )

The wait is over: It’s bank-earnings time. Profits were up at America’s two largest banks in the fourth quarter, but JPMorgan is predicting recession. Here’s how the banks did: [At JPMorgan, profit rose 6% and revenue jumped 18%](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-01-13-202  ( 25 min )

Delta Air Lines reported earnings that exceeded previously raised expectations in the fourth quarter while revenue grew 8% compared to 2019.  ( 47 min )

Tesla said certain new models of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles are eligible for a $7,500 tax credit on new electric cars and plug-in hybrids  ( 22 min )

Wells Fargo posts fourth-quarter earnings of 67 cents a share, topping estimates by 7 cents.  ( 22 min )

The insurer has warned that medical costs are expected to push higher in 2023.  ( 22 min )

The Wendy’s Co. stock rose 2.4% in premarket trade Friday, after the fast-food company offered upbeat guidance for the fourth quarter and raised its...  ( 23 min )

Bank of America Corp stock rose 0.3% in premarket trades Friday after the financial firm beat its earnings and revenue targets as it benefitted from higher...  ( 23 min )

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Good news, especially for retirees: Inflation has fallen.  ( 25 min )

Bank of America Corp. is joining the fray with its fourth-quarter earnings this morning. Here are the highlights: The nation’s second-largest bank earned $7.1 billion, up about 2% from $7.01 billion a [year earlier](https://www.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-americas-quarterly-profit-rises-28-116425937  ( 25 min )

Bank earnings are on tap and the nation’s biggest bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., says its profits on lending soared. But it is now officially expecting a mild recession. Revenue rose 18% to $34.55 billion. Wall Street was looking for $34.35 billion, according to FactSet. Profit rose 6% to $11 bill  ( 25 min )

The carrier's earnings guidance for the first quarter of 2023 fell short of analyst estimates.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street equity futures edged lower while European stocks rose as investors assessed prospects for less-aggressive rate hikes amid easing inflation pressures and looked forward to earnings from major banks for insights on the state of the US economy.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and  ( 48 min )

Shares of Ford Motor Co. dropped 3.5% in premarket trading Friday, putting them on track for their first loss in 11 sessions, to snap a record-long win...  ( 23 min )

So much for that Tesla stock (TSLA) bounce.  ( 46 min )

Beijing is working to take stakes in units of both companies, according to reports. The plan could represent an alternative to the regulatory crackdown that has hit Chinese technology stocks hard in recent years.  ( 22 min )

Strategists at Goldman Sachs have a new note out, saying that the market is pricing in a soft landing even though the trend of earnings revisions points to a...  ( 27 min )

Tesla's latest price cuts ricocheted across the industry Friday, sending auto stocks lower. Elon Musk's electric-vehicle company is cutting prices for some of its vehicles sold in the U.S. by n  ( 24 min )

Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. climbed 1.3% in premarket trading Friday, after the health insurer reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue that rose...  ( 23 min )

“We expect the efforts by the people of our company that led to strong performance in 2022 will define 2023 as well," said CEO Andrew Witty.  ( 12 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. cut prices across its lineup in the US and major European markets in the carmaker’s latest effort to stoke demand after several quarters of disappointing deliveries.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpGoogle, Nvidia Express Concerns to FTC About Microsoft’s Activision Dea  ( 48 min )

Pulte Capital CEO Bill Pulte and Thor Equities CEO Joe Sitt explain why U.S. real estate is headed towards "big trouble" in 2023 and could put "a lot of things to a stop."  ( 48 min )

The super investor is sounding the alarm.  ( 48 min )

"“I hope the way you spend your money is in line with the truth of who you are and what you care about," she says.  ( 25 min )

Stock futures drift higher, yields slide, with earnings on deck; JPMorgan leads bank earnings parade with growth outlook in focus; Tesla shares slump after another round of U.S. Price cuts; Boeing 737 Max makes first flight in China since 2019 grounding and Delta Air Lines earnings lead optimistic U.S. carriers.  ( 27 min )

What to watch in markets on Friday, January 13, 2023.  ( 48 min )

Will big discounts on cars ever come back? Today it's become a kind of staring contest between automakers, dealers and consumers. Who will blink first?  ( 26 min )

Bitcoin and Ether rose in Friday afternoon trading in Asia, along with all other top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies, after the U.S. posted a 6.5% year-on-year increase in the Consumer Price Index for December, which came in lower than inflation readings in previous months.  ( 45 min )

Tesla dramatically lowered the prices of its Model 3 and Y cars and also cut prices for several European countries, according to reports.  ( 24 min )

The move could allow some buyers to qualify for a $7,500 U.S. electric-vehicle tax credit.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- In just over three weeks, seaborne deliveries of diesel from the European Union’s single biggest external supplier will be all but banned.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionWho will step in to plug this enormous  ( 51 min )

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The NFL star had promoted Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency ambitions before its infamous collapse.  ( 11 min )

The iPhone maker said in a filing that Mr. Cook recommended the reduction  ( 24 min )

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Subway's two founding families could see some significant money come their way if a sale of the foot-long sandwich chain occurred.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- One of the most lucrative money-making machines in the world of finance is all clogged up, threatening a year of pain for Wall Street banks and private-equity barons as a decade-long deal boom goes bust.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas,  ( 53 min )

The airline is predicted to report a third straight quarter of profitability and revenue climbing by almost half when it reports results after markets close on Jan. 17.  ( 1 min )

Prices on low- and high-end Tesla vehicles have dropped by up to $21,000 in the U.S. and Europe alongside recent price cuts in China.  ( 1 min )

Electric vehicle maker Lucid Group produced more cars than anticipated in 2022 thanks to a 53% production increase in the fourth quarter. The final total of 7,180 remained short of the 20,000 car goal the company set for itself heading into the year.  ( 1 min )

Het afgelopen jaar is er veel gezegd en geschreven over het afschaffen van de jubelton. De vrijgestelde schenking die ingezet moest worden voor een eigen woning is per 1 januari 2023 aangepast. Is een familiehypotheek dan een goed alternatief voor ouders om kinderen te helpen?  ( 7 min )

Satellieten kunnen volgend jaar vanaf het Europese vasteland de ruimte in. Vrijdag werd een zogenoemde satelliethaven geopend bij ruimtebasis Esrange in het noorden van Zweden.  ( 3 min )

Werknemers van de regionale vervoerders Arriva, Keolis en Qbuzz gaan volgende week door met de 24 uursstakingen. De vakbonden laten weten dat de werkgevers geen gehoor hebben gegeven aan hun eisen.  ( 3 min )

Energieleveranciers Eneco en Vattenfall zagen vorig jaar dat steeds meer klanten de rekening niet konden betalen. Bij Eneco was er een stijging van zo'n 10 procent, terwijl Vattenfall een toename zag van 20 tot 30 procent. Oorzaak van de problemen is dat steeds meer mensen te maken krijgen met een hoge energierekening.  ( 3 min )

De Duitse economie, de grootste van Europa, groeide afgelopen jaar met 1,9 procent. Dat meldt het Duitse statistiekbureau Destatis vrijdag. De groei kwam er ondanks de hoge inflatie in het land en de problemen die de Duitsers hadden in de energievoorziening.  ( 3 min )

Tim Cook heeft volgens Apple gevraagd om zijn beloning dit jaar met 40 procent te verlagen. Het verzoek is een reactie op kritiek vanuit investeerders. Die vinden dat het salaris van de topman te weinig afhankelijk is van de prestaties van het bedrijf.  ( 3 min )

De handel tussen China en Rusland heeft vorig jaar een recordhoogte bereikt, meldt de Chinese douane. In totaal ging er voor 1,28 biljoen yuan (176 miljard euro) aan goederen en diensten heen en weer tussen de twee grootmachten. Sinds de Russische invasie in Oekraïne en de daaraan gelinkte westerse sancties hebben de landen hun economische banden verstevigd.  ( 3 min )

Elke week geeft NU.nl een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het verbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

China Southern Airlines liet vrijdag voor het eerst weer een Boeing 737 MAX opstijgen. Het is volgens experts de eerste commerciële vlucht met dit type vliegtuig in bijna vier jaar door een Chinese luchtvaartmaatschappij. De 737 MAX-toestellen moesten wereldwijd langdurig aan de grond blijven, nadat twee toestellen van hetzelfde type waren gecrasht.  ( 4 min )

Tim Cook heeft volgens Apple gevraagd om zijn beloning dit jaar met 40 procent te verlagen. Het verzoek is een reactie op kritiek vanuit investeerders. Die vinden dat het salaris van de topman te weinig afhankelijk is van de prestaties van het bedrijf.  ( 3 min )

In de VS zijn twee cryptobeurzen aangeklaagd door financieel toezichthouder SEC. Het gaat om Genesis en Gemini, die samen een leningenprogramma hadden opgetuigd dat volgens de beurswaakhond niet juist zou zijn geregistreerd. Het is een nieuwe tegenvaller voor Genesis, dat nog 280 miljoen dollar (258 miljoen euro) moet terugbetalen aan het Nederlandse platform Bitvavo.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen van bestaande huizen zijn opnieuw gedaald, maar die van nieuwbouw dalen niet mee. Waar zit dat 'm in?  ( 3 min )

Om schaars aardgas te besparen, mogen de Nederlandse kolencentrales sinds eind juni weer op volle kracht draaien. Maar dat doen ze lang niet altijd, blijkt uit een analyse van NU.nl. Daardoor valt ook de CO2-uitstoot gunstiger uit dan het kabinet van tevoren had verwacht.  ( 7 min )

De prijzen van bestaande huizen zijn opnieuw gedaald, maar die van nieuwbouw dalen niet mee. Waar zit dat 'm in?  ( 3 min )

Inflation data may no longer be the big catalyst for stocks that it once was.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Avaya Holdings Corp. has held talks with lenders over a plan that could hand them control of the company as part of a bankruptcy filing, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Hor  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US will avoid a recession this year as the Federal Reserve controls inflation, giving the stock market a boost, according to John Rogers, chairman and co-chief executive officer of Ariel Investments. Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionBond Yields Tum  ( 47 min )

After cutting staff and embracing remote work, the social media giant is reducing the size of the cafeteria staff at its headquarters.  ( 15 min )

The Houston-based oil company has had preliminary discussions with Venezuela’s state oil firm, PdVSA  ( 25 min )

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Wall Street will want to see that the bank has made meaningful strides in improving its operations.  ( 22 min )

Hanesbrand Inc.’s stock rallied in the extended session Thursday after the apparel company hiked its outlook, and announced a search for a new chief...  ( 23 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond shares climbed 50% on Thursday, notching a fourth straight day of big gains. The move followed a 69% increase Wednesday, the stock's largest-ever one-day percentage gain. Helping fuel the recent rally is a jump in retail interest, with daily net inflows among individual investors  ( 25 min )